19th C. Indonesian Wood, Steel, Brass & Silver Kris
**Originally Listed At $300**
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fabulous example of a kris (keris), a type of personal ceremonial sword. The curved handle is carved from espresso-hued hardwood and features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic masks along the interior curve. The brass spacer disc rests between the handle and has ten faceted glass cabochons inlaid around the circumference. The carbon-steel blade has a straight profile with a projecting hand guard, deep grooves along each side of the shoulder, and sharpened edges. The wooden sheath is composed of three parts and exhibits an almost-pure silver (99.4%) jacket with dense foliate motifs in repousse. Size (w/ sheath): 6.5" W x 19.9" H (16.5 cm x 50.5 cm); length of blade: 15.1" L (38.4 cm); quality of silver: 99.4%.
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection
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#137975
Condition Report: Old repair to sheath components with light adhesive residue along break lines. Slight bending to overall form of blade, minor abrasions to blade, handle, and sheath, with softening to some raised details on sheath jacket. Nice patina to wood, brass, and silver components.
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fabulous example of a kris (keris), a type of personal ceremonial sword. The curved handle is carved from espresso-hued hardwood and features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic masks along the interior curve. The brass spacer disc rests between the handle and has ten faceted glass cabochons inlaid around the circumference. The carbon-steel blade has a straight profile with a projecting hand guard, deep grooves along each side of the shoulder, and sharpened edges. The wooden sheath is composed of three parts and exhibits an almost-pure silver (99.4%) jacket with dense foliate motifs in repousse. Size (w/ sheath): 6.5" W x 19.9" H (16.5 cm x 50.5 cm); length of blade: 15.1" L (38.4 cm); quality of silver: 99.4%.
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, 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.
#137975
Condition Report: Old repair to sheath components with light adhesive residue along break lines. Slight bending to overall form of blade, minor abrasions to blade, handle, and sheath, with softening to some raised details on sheath jacket. Nice patina to wood, brass, and silver components.
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