Lot no. 254
[ANTIQUE WEAPONS]. [INDONESIA]. Javanese kris and its scabbard. Traditional Indonesian dagger with sinuous blade typical of the Malay world. Rough in texture, the blade is sharpened on both edges. Both a weapon and a ritual object, the kriss is traditionally considered to have magical powers. 47 cm long. Indonesia. Late 19th century. In good condition.
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