Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A forged-steel kris with a straight profile and a projecting hand guard. The abstract phytomorphic handle is hand-carved from dugong ivory, and the 70% silver sheath is etched with dense foliate, floral, and linear motifs. Size (w/ sheath): 6.25" L x 2.125" W x 20" H (15.9 cm x 5.4 cm x 50.8 cm); (blade): 14.4" L x 2.8" W (36.6 cm x 7.1 cm); silver quality: 70%

Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection

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#176167

  • Condition: Minor oxidation to blade, with light abrasions and softening to some finer details, and small chips to peripheries of wooden guard protector, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.

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