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Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard, Indonesia - Java, Madura Island, Size: L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath) (L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)), ID: 3045360
Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard, Indonesia - Java, Madura Island, Size: L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath) (L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)), ID: 3045360 - 2/6 Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard, Indonesia - Java, Madura Island, Size: L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath) (L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)), ID: 3045360 - 3/6 Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard, Indonesia - Java, Madura Island, Size: L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath) (L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)), ID: 3045360 - 4/6 Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard, Indonesia - Java, Madura Island, Size: L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath) (L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)), ID: 3045360 - 5/6 Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard, Indonesia - Java, Madura Island, Size: L: 43 cm (kris) / 45 cm (sheath) (L: 16.9 inch (kris) / 17.7 inch (sheath)), ID: 3045360 - 6/6
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Lot 5
91 Tribal Art Auction

Ceremonial dagger "kris" in wooden scabbard ·  Indonesia - Java, Madura Island · ID: 3045360

sold EUR 700
Provenance
Klaus Grundmann, Hamburg, Germany
Size
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. 84-87

Notices

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.

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