Newly Acquired Ivory-hilt Datu Kris

Aslan Paladin · 26th June 2017, 05:00 AM

Thanks for the reply Kai.

I agree that the hilt looks like mid-20th century work, with the filigree decoration. And the size of ivory pommel is massive, easily the biggest one I have acquired so far (5 inches across) and is something I have seen in post 19th century danganan krises. It does have a line of demarcation along the gangya but it is quite faint. I have not been to any jeweler to test the hilt bands yet though.

Aslan Paladin · 26th June 2017, 05:09 AM

Additional pictures showing the gangya and another one marking the gangya line.

F. de Luzon · 26th June 2017, 06:36 AM

Looks high quality to me.

Congrats!

Fernando

Aslan Paladin · 26th June 2017, 07:21 AM

Thanks Fernando. I feel lucky to have won this one and at a relatively moderate price at that as this type usually commands a four figure price tag. It is also quite remarkable that it has only minimal losses to the filigree and the ivory pommel is fully intact. The blade has a significant chip to one side though.

Sajen · 26th June 2017, 10:22 AM

Very nice 20th century piece, I am green with envy!

Regards,
Detlef

Aslan Paladin · 26th June 2017, 11:19 AM

Thanks Detlef, it is a nice piece indeed and a bit hard to get in such a fine condition.

Sajen · 26th June 2017, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aslan Paladin

.....and a bit hard to get in such a fine condition.

Indeed!

But you have given it a very good maintenance!

26th June 2017, 05:00 AM	#1
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks for the reply Kai. I agree that the hilt looks like mid-20th century work, with the filigree decoration. And the size of ivory pommel is massive, easily the biggest one I have acquired so far (5 inches across) and is something I have seen in post 19th century danganan krises. It does have a line of demarcation along the gangya but it is quite faint. I have not been to any jeweler to test the hilt bands yet though. Attached Images

26th June 2017, 05:09 AM	#2
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Additional pictures showing the gangya and another one marking the gangya line. Attached Images

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26th June 2017, 06:36 AM	#3
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Looks high quality to me. Congrats! Fernando

26th June 2017, 07:21 AM	#4
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks Fernando. I feel lucky to have won this one and at a relatively moderate price at that as this type usually commands a four figure price tag. It is also quite remarkable that it has only minimal losses to the filigree and the ivory pommel is fully intact. The blade has a significant chip to one side though.

26th June 2017, 10:22 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Very nice 20th century piece, I am green with envy! Regards, Detlef

26th June 2017, 11:19 AM	#6
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks Detlef, it is a nice piece indeed and a bit hard to get in such a fine condition.