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THB20th C. Javanese Brass, Glass, & Stone Kris Handle
Lot 140a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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2018-11-29 10:00:00
2018-11-29 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, eastern/northeastern Java, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A striking, mold-cast brass handle for a ceremonial Indonesian sword known as a kris (keris). Depicted on this handle is the great hero demon Bhima, illustrated in a forward-leaning seated pose atop a small stool while grasping a dagger hilt with his right hand. His expressive visage is defined by almond-shaped eyes under heavy brows, a wide nose, a fang-filled mouth, and an intricate diadem beneath a wavy coiffure. The handle has a slight silvery color across the surface, and 39 glass and semi-precious stone cabochons of vermilion, emerald, cobalt, and topaz hues are inlaid throughout the figural composition. An excellent example of fine Indonesian artistry! Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 1.875" W x 5.375" H (4.8 cm x 13.7 cm); 6.375" H (16.2 cm) on included custom stand.
For a stylistically-similar example, please see: Ghiringhelli, Vanna. "Kris Hilts: Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art." 5 Continents Editions, Milan, Italy, 2011, pp. 52, 55, middle figure on p. 55.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Joe Breidel collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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#141375Minor nicks to some raised details, light abrasions to handle and inlaid glass/stone cabochons, and fading to silvery color in some areas, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout.Condition
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