What & from Where?

[A. G. Maisey]

Yes, you're right Marius, it is a combination of influences, in fact, if I look at it, I see very decided keris characteristics in the blade:- the strong ada-ada, the deep and pronounced kruwingan (fullers), the defined kusen.

So --- West meets East?

Any clues there do you think?

[Bob A]

Well, I had thought to note that the carving of keris blades was another example of artful steelcraft, but the fullers took me kattar-ward for my guess. The strict geometry of the hilt throws me, though. I can see where European or Arts and Crafts sensibility might have come into play. Perhaps even a touch of Arts Nouveau or Deco?

[kai]

I'm with Bob - looks art nouveau / art deco to me, too.

I can see why the blade might resemble Indian (less so for Indonesian) work. I'd vote for European workmanship though.

Possibly a masonic piece?

Regards,
Kai

[A. G. Maisey]

Let us not forget that the Javanese keris was born from an Indian blade form, and during its developmental peiod was deeply influenced by art, culture and technology that came out of the Sub-Continent.

[Timo Nieminen]

It looks thoroughly Indian to me.

What is the flower represented by the end of the hilt?

[A. G. Maisey]

No idea Timo, I think its just a flower that fits into that place, the buds of the open flower are on the sides of the hilt.

[mross]

I put my vote on an art dagger.