Lot 4347

An Indonesian Java kris with old blade, 17th/19th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 1129 Lots

Description

Straight bog iron blade from the 17th century with exquisite pamor and gold-inlaid chakras on both sides. Curved blade root with gold inlays, slightly chipped near the point. The mendak, decorated with strings of pearls as well as ruby and sapphire cabochons, merging with gilt selut decorated with rich diamond-set floral ornaments. Slender Java handle with anthropomorphically carved patra (slight traces of glue at the base and a small crack at the pommel). Slightly curved wrangka made of timoho wood and raised gandar with florally chased pendok blewah. Length 51 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 4001 - 5129. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.