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Early 20th C. Indonesian Kris Abstract Anthropomorphic

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Early 20th C. Indonesian Kris Abstract Anthropomorphic

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Description

**Originally Listed At $300**

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal ceremonial steel, brass, and wood kris (keris) sword with a hand-carved wooden handle that features an abstract anthropomorphic maskette along the interior curve below the pommel. The brass spacer bulb features granulated balls with 12% silver gilding that encircle the bulb. The steel blade has a gorgeous serpentine profile with sharpened edges, and a pointed tip. The top of the wooden sheath features a dramatically flared guard protector, and the interior wooden blade housing is protected by a brass jacket adorned with floral motifs. A handsome piece! Size of blade: 15" L x .875" W (38.1 cm x 2.2 cm); in sheath: 20" L x 8" W (50.8 cm x 20.3 cm); quality of silver: 12%

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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Condition

Brass jacket is removable. Losses and repairs to wood beneath jacket. Wooden guard is repaired with curved tip reattached with visible break line. Chips to wood guard. Blade and handle are well preserved, with minor nicks on blade.

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Early 20th C. Indonesian Kris Abstract Anthropomorphic

Name: Early 20th C. Indonesian Kris Abstract Anthropomorphic
SKU: 150279787
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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