Rare Collection of Antique Asian Arms Part II
Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM UTC
Lot 125:
Very Good Antique Indonesian Java, Mandura KERIS Dagger ~ Exceptionally Fine Carved Grip & Damascus Blade. Javanese keris Dagger, are some of the most highly variegated objects in the world of arms and armor.Despite maintaining a distinct overall form and shape, the variation, in particular of the style ofblades is greater than any other arms and armor culture. The most classic style of hilt is from theRoyal Palaces of Surakarta in central Java and called a cecekan hilt, and specifically YudoWinatan. This hilt has seven flat planar sides, with two carvings at internal angles of the hilt.The one nearest the pommel represents the kala mask, a benevolent demon and the smallprotrusion in the carving called a kuncung represents a nose. Other hilts from the region includethe many varied hilts from eastern Java and Madura, which often have more carving. Maduranhilts in particular are often entirely covered in floral carving in a variety of materials. The mostwell-known of this form of hilt is called a donoriko style hilt and often includes imagery ofhorses on the inside curve of the hilt.This example in the Schmiedt collection is a Javanese Keris of with a rare and early Maduran hiltcalled Kojuk Mrenges (bucktoothed smiling bird) form. The blade is hand forged and with a 13luk blade with a dapor kantar with a pamor pattern called ngulit semangka, or watermelon skin.The mendak (cuff) between hilt and blade in Solo style. Warangka (scabbard throat) ofLadrang Surakarta type. The gandar (scabbard body) with a chiseled gilded metal Pendok(cover) featuring embossed floral decoration.Late 19th to early 20th century. Beautiful example.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 19" 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 Books6. Gardner, G.B. (2009) Keris and other Malay Weapons. Orchid Press7. Maisey, A. Dhapur and pamor according to Djeno Harumbrojo, Jogjakarta.Kerisattosanaji8. Marval, G.de. (1994) UKIRAN – Essai de classification des poignes de kris de l’archipelindonsienDetailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com
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