Lot 2440
A Indonesian keris with Garuda handle, Sumatra, second half of the 19th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Straight pamor blade, cut at the root. Mendak and Selut in silver. The hilt very elaborately shaped as a stylised bird (probably Garuda), filled shrinkage cracks on the obverse and reverse. Angular wrangka of black-lacquered wood. Scabbard with silver sheet soldered on the obverse. The sheet decorated on the lower half with florally hammered bands. Reinforced base, flaring at the sides, likewise in silver. Length 42 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?