Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 30:
Keris Dagger from Madura have some of the most distinctly carved hilts of all Indonesian keris. The hilts often resembling in the Javanese form only in rough outline are fantastically carved with various emblematic designs, some of which are playfully hidden within the complex floral carvings. The island of Madura is located off the Northeast coast of Java and had a rich royal 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 the winged horse. The winged horse is mentioned in the story of Joko to, a Maduran prince who was gifted a winged horse named Si Mega. This winged horse emblem is still the regional symbol 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 semi-precious stones and a silver selut also inlaid with stones. The Tengah form wrangka is in the Sulawesi 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 richly patterned pamor. This style is approximated by a form called wulan wulan comprised of circular patterns 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".Shipping of this lot is within USA ONLY, 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 Ã 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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