Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 47:
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 in the Yudo Winatan style.This hilt has seven flat planar sides, with two carvings at internal angles of the hilt. The onenearest the pommel represents the kala mask, a benevolent demon and the small protrusion in thecarving called a kuncung represents a nose. Another form closely related in form is from thePalaces of Yogyakarta and is referred to as a Nunggak Semi shape, but also has the distinctivecarvings on the inside angles of the handle. These highly abstract forms represent the highestlevel of abstraction in Indonesian keris handles, though other such as the Bugis hilt representinga garuda are also highly abstract.This example in the Schmiedt collection is a Javanese Keris of cecekan form in the Surakartastyle, Yudo Winatan. The hilt has a fine patina likely indicating an early 20th century or earlierdating. The 11 luk blade with a dapor singo barong, referencing the carved dog or lion at thebase of the blade ganjik, and which is further inlaid with a golden tongue. The pamor pattern iscalled ron genduru and in this blade has widely spaced upward sweeping designs in the nickelpart of the blade. The mendak (cuff) between hilt and blade in Solo style in brass with filigreeddesigns.Early 20th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 20" Blade Length : 16 1/2"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’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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