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**Originally Listed At $250**
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th century CE. A kris (sometimes keris), with a sinuously curving blade in two tones of metal and an intricately carved handle, with both the top of the blade and the silver guard with 25 white sapphires. The grip is carved wood with delicate zoomorphic faces at its lower end and under the curve of its hilt. The sheath, which may be slightly newer than the weapon based on patina, is highly polished wood with an applied brass sheet decorated with relief-carved vines and leaves. The double-sided blade itself on this particular kris is incredible - multi-colored bands of folded metal. Size: 19.25" L x 5.75" W (48.9 cm x 14.6 cm); silver quality: 72%
Provenance: private Miami, Florida, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection
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#184990
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th century CE. A kris (sometimes keris), with a sinuously curving blade in two tones of metal and an intricately carved handle, with both the top of the blade and the silver guard with 25 white sapphires. The grip is carved wood with delicate zoomorphic faces at its lower end and under the curve of its hilt. The sheath, which may be slightly newer than the weapon based on patina, is highly polished wood with an applied brass sheet decorated with relief-carved vines and leaves. The double-sided blade itself on this particular kris is incredible - multi-colored bands of folded metal. Size: 19.25" L x 5.75" W (48.9 cm x 14.6 cm); silver quality: 72%
Provenance: private Miami, Florida, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-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.
SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.
#184990
Condition
Sheath with creasing as shown, very tip of blade missing, small loss at base of grip.
Buyer's Premium
- 28.5%
19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Inlaid Selut
$192.75
$450
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