Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine ceremonial kris (also keris) of an ornate style with silver and gilt adornments, and a gorgeous steel blade with light nickel veins. The blade has a straight profile with sharpened edges and gentle oscillation just before the tip, with a midrib and fuller that extends from the projecting guard down one third of the length. A gilded 65% gold (equivalent to 15K+) winged singha is perched on the guard, its head facing upward and out when the blade is raised. Above the guard is a 95% silver spacer bulb inlaid with many translucent faceted zircon stones, with an elephant and dog-like creature in relief. A wooden handle with carved masketts along the interior curve completes this elaorate sword. A wooden sheath and large handguard protect the blade, and a 99% silver jacket covers the sheath. The jacket is adorned with a rich foliate motif, and the verso is free of decoration. An impressive sword! Size (blade): 14.5" L x 1" W (36.8 cm x 2.5 cm); (in sheath): 20.5" L x 6" W (52.1 cm x 15.2 cm): quality of silver: 95% to 99%; quality of gilding: 65% (equivalent to 15K+)

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#137969

  • Condition: Sheath is repaired with wood guard reattached to wood sheath. Nice patina on silver areas. Blade is very sharp!

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