Early Indonesian Kris - Iron Blade, Ornate Sheath
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**Originally Listed At $350**
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A fine example of a traditional Indonesian ceremonial kris (keris). The handle is carved from caramel-hued wood and bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic masks along the interior curve. The iron blade has a straight, tapering profile with a projecting, pointed guard, a narrow tip, and undulating integral bands of lighter material. The sheath is comprised of an interior wooden casing, a large guard protector, and a copper-silver alloy jacket with a column of foliate motifs in repousse along one side. Size w/ sheath: 17.6" L x 5.1" W (44.7 cm x 13 cm); without sheath: 17.4" L x 2.6" W (44.2 cm x 6.6 cm); of blade: 14.5" L x 2.6" W (36.8 cm x 6.6 cm)
Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection
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#176185
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A fine example of a traditional Indonesian ceremonial kris (keris). The handle is carved from caramel-hued wood and bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic masks along the interior curve. The iron blade has a straight, tapering profile with a projecting, pointed guard, a narrow tip, and undulating integral bands of lighter material. The sheath is comprised of an interior wooden casing, a large guard protector, and a copper-silver alloy jacket with a column of foliate motifs in repousse along one side. Size w/ sheath: 17.6" L x 5.1" W (44.7 cm x 13 cm); without sheath: 17.4" L x 2.6" W (44.2 cm x 6.6 cm); of blade: 14.5" L x 2.6" W (36.8 cm x 6.6 cm)
Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176185
Condition
Some fissures and minor losses to sheath with indentations and light bending to areas as well. Rest is intact and excellent with nice detail and light patina.
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Early Indonesian Kris - Iron Blade, Ornate Sheath
Estimate $400 - $600
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