Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
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Keris throughout the Malay archipelago often have a variety of features that can beascribed to differing regions due to the travel by skilled craftsman from one region to another. Inaddition, the migration of styles of workmanship is also a possibility. Therefore, one must lookat all of the elements of a keris to determine where it may be from. Keris, Dagger such as this example in the Schmiedt Collection represent several interesting design elements. The handle has theupturned face and snout that some associate with the kingfisher bird hilt of the Malay Peninsulaand Thailand but is more likely a representation of a Wayang figure, perhaps Rajamala (Van Zonneveld 2001). Hilts similar to this, but with more detailed carving were made in Tegal inNorthern Java (Ghiringelli 2011). Other hilts of this similar form are known as a Lampung style.The wrangka of the sheath form in the Tengah style from East Sumatra with a classicallyenlarged buntut.This fine example of an interesting Sumatran keris is composed of an en suite carved hilt andwrangka. The remainder of the sheath is wood with silver fittings and a carved buntut. The longstemmed cup is in a classically Sumatran style (Frey 1986). The hilt has elements of the classicSumatran Jawa Demam figure but with an upturned nose and more humanoid features that haveelements of Lampung form. The straight blade has gold decoration at base of the blade. As iscommon on Sumatra and Malay keris, there is no discernible pamor pattern, as opposed to kerisfound in Java and Bali.First half of 20th century, Blade is 19th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 18 1/2" Blade Length : 14" References:1. Frey, E. (1988) The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World. Oxford University Press2. Mardianto, W. A to Z â€â€œ Sesuatu mengenai KERIS dan TOMBAK KERIS â€â€œ 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. UKIRAN – Essai de classification des poignÃĩes de kris de l’archipelindonÃĩsienDetailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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