20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Wood, Gilded Sheath

**Originally Listed At $450**

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fabulous kris (keris) with a gorgeous wooden handle displaying eight intricately-carved abstract masks. The hard-wood sheath has a slender body, a bulbous upper section to protect the pointed blade guard, and a removable, form-fitting brass jacket boasting etched and gilded foliate motifs atop a red-lacquered ground. The blade has a straight profile with sharpened edges and a pointed tip, a curving shoulder prong, undulating bands of nickel, and a silvered-brass separation cap atop the hand guard. Size: 20.125" L x 6.25" W (51.1 cm x 15.9 cm); length of blade: 14.75" L (37.5 cm).

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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Condition Report: Sheath repaired from two large pieces with one small area of wood restoration on bottom of obverse side. Sheath jacket is removable. Minor nicks and abrasions to blade, sheath, and handle, with light fading to areas of gilding and lacquer coloration, minor oxidation to blade, and darkening to silvered-brass separation cap. Nice patina to wooden components, and light earthen deposits within some recessed areas.