Balinese Jankung keris 3 luks with pamor Kulit Semangka (peel of a watermelon)

Pamor Kulit Semangka is a pamor motif that frequently occurs. The pamor Kulit Semangka is technically made by folding the steel to 24 layers or even only 16 layers. It looks almost similar to pamor Beras Wutah but more simple and without the rice and there are more open areas. The pamor Kulit Semangka resembles peel of a water melon. The magical strength of pamor Kulit Semangka is making more flexible the ambulatory with people from all kind. Pamor Kulit Semangka is a form of pamor Mlumah and Tiban. This is a not selected pamor motif and therefore suitable for everyone.

Luk: 3 luk
Origin: Bali, Indonesia
Daphur: Jankung
Pamor: Kulit Semangka - Ngulit Semangka (peel of a watermelon)
Warangka: Godohan style
Ukiran: topogan style (durga)
Mendak: simpel made of brass
Fit: Perfect fit
Restorations: none, completely original
Damages: some scratches and drying cracks s on the surface which is normal considering the age of the item

Dimensions (ca):
Length Wilah: 36 cm
Length Sarong: 45 cm
Total length: 57 cm
Ukiran Length: 13 cm
Weight: 500 grams

Although this piece shows signs of use it has fantastic rich decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object and collector’s item of great interest.