Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kris (keris), a type of personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The gorgeous Pangulu-style silver (92%) handle represents an abstract garuda and is inlaid with 12 ruby cabochons. The forged carbon-steel blade has a straight profile, a pointed hand guard, and streaks of lighter material woven throughout. The carved wooden sheath has a beautiful brown guard protector and a three-part silver (99%) sheath adorned with dense foliate, linear, and stippled motifs. A gorgeous pendant is attached to the sheath - via a slender pin on the verso - and features a large upper loop, a star-form central body inlaid with attractive ruby cabochons, and a woven silver cord beneath. Size (w/ sheath): 5.375" W x 16.8" H (13.7 cm x 42.7 cm); length of blade: 13.25" L (33.7 cm); quality of silver: (sheath) 99%, (handle) 92%.

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#137930

  • Condition: Loosening to bottom cap of sheath, minor abrasions to blade and wooden guard protector, slight bending to overall form of pendant, and minor darkening to some areas of silver, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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