Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard
Indonesia - Java, Madura Island
sold
EUR 700
Provenance
Klaus Grundmann, Hamburg, GermanySize
L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath)
L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)
Description
ivory hilt, in “Donoriko” style, which is characteristic for Madura island, shaped like an animal head with finely carved floral motifs, flamed blade forged from different layered metals (damask blade)
Comparing literature
Ghiringhelli, Vanna, Kris Hilts, Milan, 2011, p. 84-87Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.