Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 49:
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, though generally does not have kuncung carving.abstract.The blade, or wilah, of the keris is the most valued part, holding the sacred and esoteric power ofthe keris. The different forms of pamor and blade shapes all have specific attributions to the typeof owner that is most suited to that pamor and shape and also the magical powers it can provide.Pamor comes in many varieties, each having a particular symbolism. Pamor then is furtherdivided into two categories called rekan and tiban, meaning respectively "willed" and "fated".This example in the Schmiedt collection is a Javanese Keris of cecekan form in the Yogyakartastyle, Nunggak Semi, which differs from the Surakarta form in having a less pronouncedpommel. The hilt has a fine patina, indicating an early 20th century dating. The 9 luk blade witha form called dapor sempana (Ki Empu Jhuel) and with a pamor pattern called Adeg Sakler -Adeg Telung Ler, consisting of three upright lines running the length of the blade. The mendak(cuff) between hilt and blade in Javan style and in chiseled silver. The warangka (scabbardthroat) of Gayaman style in the Yogyakarta form and with a windowed pendok, scabbardsheath, over a wooden gandar (body).Early 20th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 19" 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’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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