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JAVANESE KRIS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
JAVANESE KRIS.
This fine example of a Javanese kris measures approx. 19” overall with a 13 3/4" blade. The undulating forged blade has the appearance of meteoric iron. The grip is carved wood with a black finish. The ferrule is silver inset with what appear to be semi-precious stones. The wooden scabbard body is painted black with a gilded brass open-work motif on the front. The exaggerated throat is a nicely patterned brown wood. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray patina with an irregular surface. The grip seems complete, but is a bit dirty. The scabbard has some finish loss to the black paint. (02-19545/BF). $250-400.