28th Jun, 2023 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 213
 

213

A SOUTH EAST ASIAN SHORTSWORD AND A MALAYSIAN KRIS, 19TH CENTURY

with curved single-edged blade swelling towards the point and serrated at the forte, brass hilt in the European military style (cracked), carved horn grip with monsterhead pommel, and leather scabbard; the second with wavy blade and horn hilt carved with an amorous couple, the first: 46.5 cm (2)

Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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with curved single-edged blade swelling towards the point and serrated at the forte, brass hilt in the European military style (cracked), carved horn grip with monsterhead pommel, and leather scabbard; the second with wavy blade and horn hilt carved with an amorous couple, the first: 46.5 cm (2)

Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.