A Javanese Keris, with early 17th century blade.A Javanese Keris, with early 17th century blade.

A Javanese Keris, with early 17th century blade.
A Javanese Keris, with early 17th century blade.
Umur (age): From the Regency of Tuban.

The Keris with a straight hand forged Wilah (blade), consists of Pamor steel forged in different layers of iron (pattern type: ‘Beras Wutah’ and later ‘Kinata Mas’). Dapur in gilded and crowned ‘Naga Seluman’ (dragon). Small silver plated Mendak (cuff) of ‘Meniran’ type, between hilt and blade. Ukiran (Keris hilt) in ‘Yudo Winatan’ shape, and carved from Tayuman wood. Warangka (sheath) of ‘Gayaman Kagok’ type (‘kidney’ shaped) and made from Cemara Gunung wood patiently carved by hand. Gandar (body) (body) with smooth silver Pendok (cover), Bunton Banyumas with ‘Alas Alasan’ pattern.
Length of the blade, including ‘Pesi’ (tang of the blade): 40.3 cm. (1x)
Note 1: The official history of Tuban began in the Majapahit era in the 13th century. There was once an important ceremony when the king of Majapahit crowned Ronggolawe as the principal of the Tuban region. It was held on 12 November 1293 and that date has become the anniversary of Tuban, making it more ancient than Surabaya.

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