Sunday, September 5, 2010

KRIS WITH JEWELS!!!

Dating: 19th Century

Provenance: Indopersia

Description: Straight, very fine parmor double-edged blade, decorated with two gilded dragons with interlaced bodies, the heads are chiselled at the forte and decorated with rubies and pearls; mendak with diamond crown; slightly carved wooden grip. Gilded-brass-covered wooden scabbard, decorated with five windows with beautiful Chinese patterns on a granulated background.A prestigious kris, decorated with 29 rubies, two pearls and 12 diamonds.

Estimate €4,500 – €5,500




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