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36 the javanese kris<br />
Inv. Nr. 80 (PH)<br />
Origin: East Java.<br />
A heavy, straight blade with rare damascene in a floral<br />
pattern. The sheath has a mouthpiece Gayaman made<br />
of curious pelet sembur wood, almost entirely covered<br />
with a silver head of Bonaspati. This terrifying god of the forest<br />
is believed to originate from the Greek Gorgon-head that was<br />
introduced to India long ago by Alexander the Great. Cut stones<br />
are inserted in the eyes and ears. The silver pendok has bamboo and<br />
foliage patterns.<br />
The hilt has the shape of Nyamba, an old wayang character with<br />
a crown (mahkota) and a caste cord. This type originates from the<br />
Majapahit period.<br />
Under it, there is a stemmed mendak with diamond-shaped balls.<br />
Length: 53 cm
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