Hilt of a "keris"
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Lot: 12
77th tribal art auctionHilt of a "keris"
Indonesia - Java
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Jürgen Funke, Amstetten, Austria | H: 3.9 inch |
2000 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
horn, dark brown patina, in form of a dragon head with open snout and pointed teeth, eyes with inlay (missing on one side), min. dam., small missing parts, fine cracks, base;
"keris" is a dagger found over a large part of the Indonesian archipelago with an almost endless variety of blades, hilts, scabbards and decoration.
Ellis, Andrew (ed.), Kris Hilts, Mailand 2011, p. 72 f.
