Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 225:
Keris from the Bugis people in South Sulawesi display a distinct form of hilt called a kerdas set an angle, and often heavily carved with scrollwork and floral designs. These hilts would be made of various materials depending on the stature of the owner but the finest would often acquire a deep aged patina from use such as the handle on this example.The overall dagger is well made with a likely older Bugis hilt, very finely carved and with deep piercing work. A similar hilt is in the British Museum (Museum No. As 1972,Q.982.a). Themendak is a Javanese form and appears to be inlaid with intan diamonds or rock crystals.The 13 luk blade is a Javanese of the form called dapor nagasasri and heavily carved and pierced with a naga (serpent) design at the base carved into the blade with head emerging above theganja. There is no discernible pamor or pattern in the iron.Overall late 19th to early 20th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : Blade Length : Shipping is available ONLY within USA, except CA and NJ. No international shipping.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 Press.Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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