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Lot n° 4360

An Indonesian keris with an old blade, Madura,...

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 +