Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 41:
Keris Dagger from the region of Java and Madura often are composed of individual elements of differentregional origin. A single keris may have a Maduran handle, Javan blade, and Balinese scabbard, and may even include elements Sumatran style as well. Classic elements of Maduranworkmanship include carved scabbards and especially finely carved hilts in various materials.The use of figural carving is also known on Northeast Javan hilts and Maduran hilts as well.While especially fine hilts are prized, the blade, or wilah, of the keris is the most valued part, holding the sacred and esoteric power of the keris. The different forms of pamor and bladeshapes all have specific attributions to the type of owner that is most suited to that pamor andshape and also the magical powers it can provide. Pamor comes in many varieties, each having aparticular symbolism. Pamor then is further divided into two categories called rekan and tiban, meaning respectively "willed" and "fated".This example in the Schmiedt collection is a Maduran Keris of with a hilt carved in wood offigural form, potentially of a Wayang figure. The blade is hand forged and with a powerful 3 lukpattern called dapor jangkung mayang and with a fine pamor, approximated by the style calledbonan rinenteng, known as gamelan instrument with two rows of drums with two rows ofcircular patterns separated by a line in the middle. The warangka (scabbard throat) ofGayaman Gabilan Maduran type carved with Maduran style carving. The gandar (scabbardbody) in carved dark wood.Early 20th century, Blade is 18th to early 19th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 34 1/2" Blade Length : 27 1/4References: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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