A gold decorated ceremonial kris, Surakarta, circa 1900 Very sinuous, bog iron blade with ridges on both sides. Sides also cut to depict the nagaraja serpent in silver and gold inlay. Selut and mendak set with stones. Carved wooden grip. Wooden wrangka. The obverse side of the silver scabbard cover is chased with fine floral designs. Length cm. Provenance: Freiherr von Hochstetter Collection, Düsseldorf. historic, historical, 1900s, 20th century, 19th century, Indonesian archipelago, Indonesia, Far East, Asia, Asian, ethnology, ethnicity, ethnic, tribal, o,

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