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19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver Hilt, Meteorite Blade

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19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver Hilt, Meteorite Blade

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Indonesia, 19th century CE for handle and scabbard, 18 to 17th century for blade CE. One of the finer kris (keris) we have handled in some time! Silver kingfisher hilt set with mine cut garnet eye, silver scabbard with extensive incised floral decoration, hardwood guard, possibly teak and blade formed from meteoritic metal. Traditional curved blade, but one can see that the blade has been sharpened many times. A fine, rare and important example. Size: 17.75" H (45.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private New Orleans collection acquired over 25 years ago.

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Condition

Loss to one garnet eye, minor creasing to silver else quite excellent

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19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver Hilt, Meteorite Blade

Name: 19th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver Hilt, Meteorite Blade
SKU: 48732000
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,400 - $1,800

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