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| Surakarta formal Keris from Java Seven wave (or Luk) blade, with a dense, high contrast pattern (or Pamor) called Wos wutah (or scattered rice grains). The handle (or Ukiran) and the top of the sheath (or Wrongko) are beautifully sculpted from burl teak (jati gembol) with a striated grain and mild chatoyancy. |