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A fine Indonesian kris, keris Singa/Singo Barong, Java, 19th…
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Melbourne
Date:
6-Mar-2023
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A fine Indonesian kris, keris Singa/Singo Barong, Java, 19th century or earlier, the blade very finely cast/sculpted with a lion at the widest part of the blade, surrounded by scrolling foliage, the hilt and scabbard of carved wood, the blade 38.3 cm long, 8.5 cm wide (at the widest part). With scabbard 49.5 cm long. Other Notes: The 'Singa barong' (lion) motif was associated with high ranking nobility,
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Unclassified