20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Brass Sheath Jacket
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a kris (also keris). The wooden handle bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and the brass spacer disc contains several faceted glass inlays. The forged-steel blade features a straight profile with a slight central bulge along the sharpened edges, a protruding hand guard on top, and integral ribbons of lighter material. The wooden sheath consists of a bulbous guard protector and a wooden blade housing, and a brass sheath jacket has intricated foliate engravings on one side. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size (w/ sheath): 6.5" W x 20.25" H (16.5 cm x 51.4 cm); (blade): 15.125" L (38.4 cm)
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection
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#149494
Condition Report: Sheath jacket is removable. Small chip to bottom of wooden blade housing, with minor nicks to blade, and light encrustations on spacer disc. Nice patina throughout.
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a kris (also keris). The wooden handle bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and the brass spacer disc contains several faceted glass inlays. The forged-steel blade features a straight profile with a slight central bulge along the sharpened edges, a protruding hand guard on top, and integral ribbons of lighter material. The wooden sheath consists of a bulbous guard protector and a wooden blade housing, and a brass sheath jacket has intricated foliate engravings on one side. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size (w/ sheath): 6.5" W x 20.25" H (16.5 cm x 51.4 cm); (blade): 15.125" L (38.4 cm)
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.
#149494
Condition Report: Sheath jacket is removable. Small chip to bottom of wooden blade housing, with minor nicks to blade, and light encrustations on spacer disc. Nice patina throughout.