Carved Bone Kris (dagger) Handle Depicting A Demon - Indonesia, 19th Century
Carved bone kris (dagger) handle depicting a demon - Indonesia, 19th century. A very fine and expressive sculpture. The demon is depicted with a protruding belly and genitals. The face has a grotesque and ferocious expression, accentuated by the open mouth revealing sharp fangs. Good condition. For two similar examples sold at auction see below:https://www.zacke.at/auction/lot/lot-691---a-carved-bone-kris-hilt-in-the-form-of-a-male-demon-indonesia-18th-19th-century/?lot=36143&sd= 1https://www.zacke.at/auction/lot/lot-690---a-carved-bone-kris-hilt-in-the-form-of-a-female-demon-indonesia-18th-19th-century/?lot=37072&sd=1Height 9.5cmWeight 52gr
890 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bone
Reference (ID): 1687715
Availability: In stock
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