The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 7 035
Lot 30
  • A ceremonial keris, 19th/20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035

About this Item

A ceremonial keris, 19th/20th century

the bird form gilt-metal hilt inlaid with white stones, the blade with slight waves, the scabbard wrapped in a plain metal pendok, the blade 31,6cm long; another, the wooden hilt carved with two maskettes, beaded and pierced metal spacer, the finely watered wavy blade with a gilt inlaid top section with scrolls and a mask to one edge, the scabbard with gilt-metal pendok decorated with a panel of birds and scrolls, with reduced wooden guard, split to the bottom of scabbard pendok, the blade 35cm long; and another, the wooden hilt carved with two maskettes, with beaded pierced metal spacer inlaid with white stones, the blade of straight form, the sheath with brass pendok and finely grained wooden scabbard, the blade 35,6cm long

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