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Directly from Madura, this Keris was passed on through 2 generations. Madura is an Indonesian island off the northeast coast of Java and is inhabited by 3.65 million Madurese.
Keris have been produced for centuries. It is divided into three parts: blade (wilah), hilt…
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- Item Number: W-0199
- Provenance/Origin: Madura Indonesia. Generational family. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Wood and various metals
- Dimensions: 20.5" in sheath x 6.75" at widest point
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 395.00 USD
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Detail: Calabash or bottlegourd (hulu in Chinese) is an ancient and pervasive symbol in Chinese tradition. An immortal’s receptacle for the elixir of long life. In pristine condition wrapped in a silver / nickel alloy ribbons. From the early- to mid-1900’s.
- Item Number: V-5207
- Provenance/Origin: China. Early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Porcelain, metal ribbons
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 3.5" widest
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $90.00 USD
