Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 29:
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. This hilt has seven flatplanar sides, with two carvings at internal angles of the hilt. The one nearest the pommelrepresents the kala mask, a benevolent demon and the small protrusion in the carving called akuncung represents a nose. Another form closely related in form is from the Palaces ofYogyakarta and is referred to as a Nunggak Semi shape, but also has the distinctive carvings onthe inside angles of the handle. These highly abstract forms represent the highest level ofabstraction in Indonesian keris handles, though other such as the Bugis hilt representing a garudaare also highly abstract.This example in the Schmiedt collection is a Javanese Keris of cecekan form in the Surakartastyle called Yudo Winkan. The beautiful wood grain and patina of the handle and wrangkaindicate a high quality wood, such as Sawo or Sono wood, and have a good degree ofchatoyancy. Chatoyancy being the lustre of the hardwood and which is highly prized onIndonesian keris fittings. The quality of the wood used in the hilts and wrangka is highlyindicative of the quality of the keris. The blade is hand forged and with a 31 luk pattern. Themendak in the Surakarta style. The warangka (scabbard throat) of Gayaman Surakarta type.The gandar (scabbard body) with an embossed brass pendok, sheath covering.Dating from late 19th – early 20th century overall.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 19 1/2" Blade Length : 15"References:1. Frey, E. (1988) The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World. Oxford University Press.2. 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. (1994) UKIRAN – Essai de classification des poignÃĩes de kris de l’archipelindonÃĩsien 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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