Rare Collection of Antique Asian Arms Part II
Lot 122:
Fine Antique Indonesian Madura Northeast Java KERIS Dagger ~ Exquisite Carved Grip & Damascus Blade. Keris Dagger from Madura have some of the most distinctly carved hilts of all Indonesiankeris. The hilts often resembling in the Javanese form only in rough outline are fantasticallycarved with various emblematic designs, some of which are playfully hidden within the complexfloral carvings. The island of Madura is located off the Northeast coast of Java and had a richroyal culture and history with a variety of symbolism employed to represent the royal family.One of the most iconic images found in Maduran royal imagery and also on Keris hilts is thewinged horse. The winged horse is mentioned in the story of Joko tol, a Maduran prince whowas gifted a winged horse named Si Mega. This winged horse emblem is still the regionalsymbol of the Sumenep regency in Indonesia.This example in the Schmiedt Collection is a fine representation of an antique Maduran keriswith elements of other regions in the overall design. The hilt is a classic Maduran carved form, with a very deep and fine carving showing the Si Mega winged horse design on the inside curveof the handle. The hilt fittings in the Javanese style with a silver mendak inlaid with semipreciousstones and a silver selut also inlaid with stones. The Tengah form wrangka is in theSulawesi Macassor style with a silver pendok and carved buntut.The blade is very finely crafted and a 9 luk form called dhapur jarudeh displaying a richlypatterned pamor. This style is approximated by a form called wulan wulan comprised of circularpatterns running the length of the blade (Ki Empu Jhuel).Dating from 19th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 19 1/2" Blade Length : 15".——–PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON THIS LOT, SHIPS ONLY WITHIN THE USA EXCEPT CA and NJ———- References:1. Frey, E. (1988) The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World. Oxford University Press.2. Mardianto, W. A to Z Sesuatu mengenai KERIS dan TOMBAK KERIS SENJATATRADISIONAL INDONESIA A to Z3. Ki Empu Jhuel. Pamor Keris4. Ghiringelli. V. (2007) The Invincible Krises 2. Saviolo Publisher5. Van Zonneveld, A.G. (2001) Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago.Leiden: Art BooksDetailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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