A WOOD AND GOLD FOIL KRIS DAGGER
A WOOD AND GOLD FOIL KRIS DAGGER
Indonesia, 18th - 19th century. The double-edged steel blade with a wood hilt in the form of a deity, covered in bright gold foil and inlaid with gemstones respectively glass cabochons. The wood scabbard carved and covered in gold foil and set with gemstones respectively glass cabochons.
Condition: With expected wear, the gold foil unattached in some areas of the scabbard.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Weight: 520 g
Dimensions: Length 49 cm
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A WOOD AND GOLD FOIL KRIS DAGGER
Indonesia, 18th - 19th century. The double-edged steel blade with a wood hilt in the form of a deity, covered in bright gold foil and inlaid with gemstones respectively glass cabochons. The wood scabbard carved and covered in gold foil and set with gemstones respectively glass cabochons.
Condition: With expected wear, the gold foil unattached in some areas of the scabbard.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Weight: 520 g
Dimensions: Length 49 cm
