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Two Gilded Copper Balinese Kris Handles
Bali, Indonesia
19th century
height: 13.5 cm
Each handle is in the form of a raksasa demon and is studded with stones and glass in the style of a court piece. Each was made as a handle for a Balinese
kris, a type of wavy blade sword found on Java, Bali and the Malay peninsular.
The detailing is crisp.
Each raksasa is similar but different as can be see in the photographs as you scroll down.
Inventory no.: 292
This Item is available - Ask about this item
Two Gilded Copper Balinese Kris Handles
Bali, Indonesia
19th century
height: 13.5 cm
Each handle is in the form of a raksasa demon and is studded with stones and glass in the style of a court piece. Each was made as a handle for a Balinese
kris, a type of wavy blade sword found on Java, Bali and the Malay peninsular.
The detailing is crisp.
Each raksasa is similar but different as can be see in the photographs as you scroll down.
Inventory no.: 292
This Item is available - Ask about this item
