Antique Indonesian Malaysian Malaya Islamic Bugis Sword Dagger Kris Keris

Description

Antique Indonesian Malaysian Malaya Islamic Bugis Sword Dagger Kris Keris
Antique 18th - 19th century  Indonesian Malaysian Malaya Islamic Bugis Sword Dagger Kris Keris
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Description
A fine antique Indonesian, Malaysian - Malaya 18th -19th century Malaysia Islamic Bugis tribe short sword — dagger, Kris — Keris. Finely hand carved handle (hulu or ukiran) in the form of Jawa Demam, half bird, half human, possibly a” Garuda”, deity, from pre–Islamic Period. The spine of the hilt is set with set with green cabochon natural stone. Mendak (cuff) set with faceted natural stones possible, quartze or diamonds.
Superb quality sturdy hand forged Damascus steel serpentine -shaped blade with 9 luks ('waves’) displays various layers of pomor, of wood grains pattern. The blade's base is beautifully sculpted with high ridges and deep grooves with kembang kacang, in the form of stylized elephant trunk.
The wooden scabbard is encased brass Pendok finely repousse and engraved with floral pattern. The warangka in the form of European sailing vessel is made of Gembol jati wood with naturally occurring contrasting grains. Fully encased with brass sheath Pendok, the outer side of the Pendok is finely repousse and engraved with scrolling foliage.
CONDITION: Showing the age and usage.
Hilt It has a superb, old patina with age cracks. One of the Warangka corner is chipped, otherwise in good condition.
Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the condition of the object.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length with the scabbard: 45 cm (17.72 inches)
Overall length without the scabbard: 39 cm (15.35 inches)
REFERENCES:
1.” The Invincible Krises 2” by Vanna Ghiringhelli
2. Kris Gli Invincibili: Kris The Invincible [The invincible krises] by Vanna Ghiringhelli
Item number: ES1098
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