Indonesia, Bali: A kris hilt made of ivory.
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A typical hilt of a Balinese kris dagger made of ivory. It depicts the demon ‘Buta Kala’, who with his right hand hides the fruit of the pudak tree behind his back. A very fine specimen made of old ivory, darkened to a honey coloured shade as a result of age (on the back!). With shiny patina on exposed areas as a result of protracted use. Between c. 1900 and the first third of the 20th century; H: 10.8 cm. (ME) ASA
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,000.- to EUR 1,200.-
Indonesia, Bali: A kris hilt made of ivory.
A typical hilt of a Balinese kris dagger made of ivory. It depicts the demon ‘Buta Kala’, who with his right hand hides the fruit of the pudak tree behind his back. A very fine specimen made of old ivory, darkened to a honey coloured shade as a result of age (on the back!). With shiny patina on exposed areas as a result of protracted use. Between c. 1900 and the first third of the 20th century; H: 10.8 cm. (ME) ASA
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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