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Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel & Wood Kris

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Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel & Wood Kris

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Description

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely personal dagger known as a kris (also keris) meant to be carried on special occasions. The spool-shaped wooden handle has thin twisted thread wrapped around the handle to provide for additional grip. The forged-steel blade features a gentle serpentine profile above a pointed tip and has a curled tendril opposite the narrow, protruding shoulder guard. The sheath has a bulbous guard protector mounted atop the narrow blade housing, and the obverse of the housing is decorated with a mottled brown and tan wood panel. Size (w/ sheath): 7.5" W x 26.875" H (19 cm x 68.3 cm); (blade): 19" L (48.3 cm)

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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Condition

Repair to decorative wood panel on obverse of blade housing with light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and oxidation to blade, with nicks to sheath and handle. Nice patina to all components. Blade is still quite sharp.

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Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel & Wood Kris

Name: Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel & Wood Kris
SKU: 122144795
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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