**Originally Listed At $350**

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A pleasing example of a ceremonial dagger known as a kris (also keris). The hand-carved wooden handle has a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and the 87.4% silver spacer disc is studded with 8 faceted cubic zirconia stones. The forged-steel blade exhibits a relatively straight profile with sharpened edges, a pointed hand guard, and ribbons of lighter nickel hammered into the surfaces. The wooden sheath features attractive, dark brown graining, and the sheath jacket is covered in coral red lacquer to imbue it with an appealing presentation. Size (w/ sheath): 6.2" W x 19.25" H (15.7 cm x 48.9 cm); (blade): 14.75" L x 3.2" W (37.5 cm x 8.1 cm); silver quality: 87.4%

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#137963

Blade is likely older than sheath, spacer disc, or handle. Minor oxidation and pitting to blade, with light abrasions to guard protector, blade housing, and sheath jacket. Nice patina throughout, and great remains of red lacquer on sheath jacket.