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Vintage Southeast Asian Dagger KRIS or KERIS Ceremonial 14" Blade with Sheath

$ 132

Availability: 11 in stock
  • Age: 1960-1970's
  • Primary Material: Mixed Materials
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Unbranded
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
  • Condition: Authentic keris from Solo (Surakarta) in Java, typical hilt, sheath and oversheat. .Liner needs glued to the sheath it appears to sit in place but does come off with a good pull.So it's a display piece and the glue dried up, see photo 5 and 6.Was said to be bought in 70's in the Indonesian area. The blade is very sharp on both sides. Also is missing a couple crystals near the guard photo 4.Photo 11 shows a few lines in wood. May be natural, because not able to feel them on surface.Knife fits and locks nicely in sheath and guard sets a little high at one end photo 12.

    Description

    Item weight is 14 ounce.
    No chips damage or repairs.
    Needs sheath to wood liner reset.
    Blade measures 14 inches and dagger measures 18 1/2 inches.
    Has no makers marks that are obvious.
    Thank you for your purchase.