20th C. Indonesian Balinese Steel Kris w/ Wood Sheath
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine dagger known as a kris (also keris). The hand-carved wooden handle exhibits a bulbous form and rests above a brass spacer disc inlaid with faceted stone cabochons. The forged-steel blade bears a gently oscillating profile with sharpened edges, a pointed tip, and integral strips of lighter material beneath a protruding hand guard. The two-part wooden sheath features caramel and coffee-hued graining along the blade housing and guard protector. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size (w/ sheath): 5.625" W x 21.9" H (14.3 cm x 55.6 cm); (blade): 12.9" L (32.8 cm)
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection, acquired in 1985
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#149488
Condition Report: Blade housing of sheath reattached to bottom of guard protector. Minor abrasions to handle and sheath, with light oxidation to blade. Nice patina throughout.
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine dagger known as a kris (also keris). The hand-carved wooden handle exhibits a bulbous form and rests above a brass spacer disc inlaid with faceted stone cabochons. The forged-steel blade bears a gently oscillating profile with sharpened edges, a pointed tip, and integral strips of lighter material beneath a protruding hand guard. The two-part wooden sheath features caramel and coffee-hued graining along the blade housing and guard protector. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size (w/ sheath): 5.625" W x 21.9" H (14.3 cm x 55.6 cm); (blade): 12.9" L (32.8 cm)
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection, acquired in 1985
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.
#149488
Condition Report: Blade housing of sheath reattached to bottom of guard protector. Minor abrasions to handle and sheath, with light oxidation to blade. Nice patina throughout.