Lot 0074

19th C. Indonesian Iron Kris, Handle w/ Anthropomorphic Masks

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19th C. Indonesian Iron Kris, Handle w/ Anthropomorphic Masks

Item Details

Description

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A fine example of a traditional Indonesian ceremonial kris (keris). The handle is carved from caramel-hued wood and bears a pair of abstract anthropomorphic masks along the interior curve. The iron blade has a straight, tapering profile with a projecting, pointed guard, a narrow tip, and undulating integral bands of lighter material. The sheath is comprised of an interior wooden casing, a large guard protector, and a copper-silver alloy jacket with a column of foliate motifs in repousse along one side. Size w/ sheath: 17.6" L x 5.1" W (44.7 cm x 13 cm); without sheath: 17.4" L x 2.6" W (44.2 cm x 6.6 cm); of blade: 14.5" L x 2.6" W (36.8 cm x 6.6 cm)

Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection

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Condition

Some fissures and minor losses to sheath with indentations and light bending to areas as well. Rest is intact and excellent with nice detail and light patina.