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Keris Tilam Upih, from Yogyakarta, Central Java, located in the Indian archipelago.
The leaf is damask (layered) forged so that a magical pattern (damask-like forging paste), becomes visible.
 
This keris was once described as: Very old keris, dapur Tilamupih, pamor Kulit Semanka, Gayaman sheath covered with pen dock bunton. 

Tilam Upih is the name of the shape of the keris.
Gayaman: the shape of the barge in a kidney shape 
Pendok bunton refers to the over sheath.
Kulit semankga: the name of the visible pattern (appearance) in the pamor. 

Description pamor Rajagundala:
Rojogundolo – Raja Gundala – Gundolorojo

Pamor Rojogundolo occurs in many forms on the blade (human forms, ghosts, animals, faces, etc.). Some keris experts believe that the image on the blade is a reflection of the resident. Pamor Rojogundolo is often at the base, but can also occur elsewhere on the blade between pamor Beras Wutah, Kulit Semangka, Pulo Tirta and the like.

The magical power of pamor Rojogundolo brings good luck and protects the possessor from magic remedies. The possessor can become a prominent soldier, who can destroy an advancing enemy. The magical power can also be used to drive out troublesome spirits, heal spirit-possessed people, and realize both good and bad wishes.

Pamor Rojogundolo is highly regarded by the connoisseurs and seen as the "King" among the pamor motifs, when it concerns a form of pamor Mlumah and Tiban. If it is a form of pamor Rekan – obtained by etching or other techniques – then the magical power can cause confusion.

Quote - original text by Tammens:
The pamor Rojogundolo occurs in all places of the blade, but preferably on the base. It is controversial in shape, which ranges from a crocodile-like animal to snakes, fish, human figures and all intermediate forms.

It is seen as a high pamor that has an overall positive effect on the wearer. However, it demands many sacrifices in the form of oil, flowers and incense.

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keris tilam upih (1) - Damascus steel/iron, Wood - Kris/keris - Yogya, Java, Indonesia 