Keris Tilam Sari Benang Serentang

Code: KE51


Dapur (style): Tilam Sari

Tangguh (era): Kamardikan (20th century)

Pamor (surface pattern): Benang Serentang (“Brings esteem and power”)

Rickican (blade Features): A kembang kacang is not found. The Ganja is Mbatok Mengkureb.

Hulu (hilt): darker brown wood in Surakarta style with carvings

Warangka (sheath top):  Ladrang or Branggah Surakarta made from medium brown gembol jati (teak) wood.

Pendok (sleeve): Buntun, with decoration Silih Asih made from copper metal with silver ornaments on a copper color background. The ornaments are liions, elephants, birds and floral motifs.

Total length: The length of the blade is 36.8cm and total length 50.4cm

Edged Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago

See also About the Keris