An Indonesian keris with an old blade, Madura,... Lot 4360
An Indonesian keris with an old blade, Madura, circa 1900
Straight turf ore blade with clearly visible pamor drawing from the 17th/18th century. Gilt, slightly loosened mendhak with a richly openwork carved wooden grip. Finely defined figure of Garuda in relief on the side. Wrangka carved on both sides in the shape of a lion (singa), slightly cracked, a repair to the tail). Wooden scabbard with floral carving on the obverse side. In a velvet sheath. Length 49 cm.
Condition: II +
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.