KERIS BETHOK SINGOSARI WITH SURYA MAJAPAHIT AND PRADNYAPARAMITHA GOLD PLATED CARVINGS



This keris was estimated to be made during transition era from Singasari Kingdom to Majapahit Kingdom. 

It is marked by a gold plated carving representing Dewi Pradnya Paramitha,

 
Representation of Kend Dedes or Gayatri

which is believed a personification of Ken Dedes the first Singhasari Pincess. Another opinion said that this was the personification of Gayatri, the wife of Kertarajasa, the Majapahit King.

The keris is also marked by a gold plated carving representing Surya Majapahit,  

 
Majapahit emblem

an emblem during Majapahit era and it is suggested that the sun emblem was served as the imperial symbol or emblem of the Majapahit empire.

The Warangka (sheath)

Old Keris, from Singasari EraThe Majapahit sun is shown clearly

 
The sheath ornament spreads along the whole sheath

The age is estimated around 800 years old.

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