Rare Indonesian KRIS Dagger, Exquisite Carved Damascus Blade & Grip with PEGASUS

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Rare Indonesian KRIS Dagger, Exquisite Carved Damascus Blade & Grip with PEGASUS
Rare Indonesian KRIS Dagger, Exquisite Carved Damascus Blade & Grip with PEGASUS
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The Keris is the traditional dagger and weapon of the Indonesian Archipelago and the most well-known form among the myriad of weapon forms in the region. The main parts of a Keris are its blade, sheath and hilt. Each part helps to characterize the Keris in terms of origination, era, owner, and symbolism. The blade is the most valued part, in that it holds the sacred power of the Keris imbued through the power of the smith, called an Empu. There are two main constituents of the blade: the Pamor (the damascus steel patterns on the blade) and the Dapor (the shape of the blade). Keris from the island of Madura off the east coast of Java have fantastically carved hilts with various emblematic designs, some of which are playfully hidden within the complex Maduran floral carvings called Gaya Kembang, also known as the ginger-flower style, Kembang Temu (Ghiringelli 2011). The island of Madura is located off the Northeast coast of Java and had a rich royal culture and history with a variety of symbolism employed to represent the Royal family. The most emblematic motif in Madura Keris is the Winged Horse called Si Mega, representing a horse gifted to an ancient Maduran prince and which today is still the regional symbol.
This fine and rare example of Keris is Maduran and has the classic Madura Donoriko style hilt with Gaya Kembang finely carved decoration and the carved winged horse Si Mega on the inside curve of the grip. The mendak is in filigreed silver and inlaid with roughly cut diamonds or rock crystals. With its State of the Art damascus blade of an interesting style with a rare integral Pamor showing the winged horse Si Mega and with a Pamor pattern called Manikem, or a pattern of circles, running the length of the blade. Dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. A truly spectacular and rare example.
Overall : 18 1/2"  Blade : 15 1/4"
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