Late 19th C. Javanese Wood & Silver Kris Handle
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved hardwood handle meant to be affixed onto the tang of a kris (also keris) blade. The handle depicts an abstract anthropomorphic figure with a bulbous head and intricate cords snaking across the body. The 77% silver spacer cap beneath is covered in a faint layer of gilding and presents fine foliate motifs. Lustrous patina has formed across the handle and creates a wonderful presentation. Size: 1.2" W x 4" H (3 cm x 10.2 cm); 5.2" H (13.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA
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#156371
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved hardwood handle meant to be affixed onto the tang of a kris (also keris) blade. The handle depicts an abstract anthropomorphic figure with a bulbous head and intricate cords snaking across the body. The 77% silver spacer cap beneath is covered in a faint layer of gilding and presents fine foliate motifs. Lustrous patina has formed across the handle and creates a wonderful presentation. Size: 1.2" W x 4" H (3 cm x 10.2 cm); 5.2" H (13.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA
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.
#156371
Condition
Minor abrasions to handle and spacer cap, with softening to some finer details and fading to gilding on spacer cap, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Late 19th C. Javanese Wood & Silver Kris Handle
Estimate $200 - $300
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