Description : Kris Gold, Ivory, Ruby, Sapphire & other Precious Gemstones, Iron
Origin : Bali
Age : 19th Cent. A.D.
Dimensions :
- Length: 69.5 cm
- Width: 22.5 cm
- Depth: 6 cm
- Blade: 39 cm
- with Handle: 53.5 cm
Weight : 1150 grams
Remark : Ivory slightly chipped
Price : US$35,900
Balinese Royal Kris
This extraordinary sumptuous gold handle depicts Bhima, the most powerful of the 5 Pandawa brothers, the heroes of the great Hindu epic the Mahabharata. The muscular Bhima is shown seated on an undulating hillock with one foot tucked behind and one planted firmly on the ground. Both arms bent at the elbows are tucked tightly against his mighty chest. In his right hand he holds a truncheon, his weapon of choice. His round full face features bulging eyes and somewhat menacing grin, usually characteristics of raksasa demons, belies his hot temper and penchant for action. Bhima wears an arching crown, elaborate sarong and princely jewelry including necklace, belt, arm and legbands and earrings. The tiny sculpture is richly encrusted with rubies and sapphires.
The sheath’s wrangka is carved of a massive piece of ivory. Its deep rich color creates a pleasant contrast with the wooden bottom sheath one side of which is covered with a verneer of rare pelet wood. The blade is decorated with a stunning pamor damascene pattern and has 13 luk or curves. This complimented with an elaborate gold pattern including a magical flame in the center and undulating blossoms and tendrils. On the top side these are rendered in three dimensions.
3 comments:
I have three Kris' one of them I was told is for personal protection and the other two are ceremonial. I have no clue how old they are. I was told they are very old at least 100 years. How would I go about finding out more about them. anne
i have a many kris
im in bali
it my contact +6281936102209 (Whatapp available)
please contact me for pic and information
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hello,
i am interested in some of the keris, may i have your contact no.
mine is +62 812 1234 8828.
thx u and hoe to hear from you soon.
best,
widodo
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