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ARTIFACT:
This is a simple and beautiful Indonesian kris (or keris) with a scabbard. A keris is a dagger native to Indonesia as well as a handful of neighboring countries, with an asymmetrical blade. This one has a beautifully carved wooden grip and a wide, curving, crescent-like guard. The scabbard is wood encased in a decorative brass plating. The kris dates to the last half of nineteenth century.
VINTAGE:
Circa last half of nineteenth century.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-7/8" in width (across guard) and 15-1/2" in length; blade only: 12-1/8" in length and 1-1/8" in width (widest section before guard); scabbard only: approximately 14-1/2" in length and 5-1/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel, wood, brass.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Pacific region weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP MHEX13 LAGEX12/13 TRAEJX10/15
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The knife has some light wear only.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
