Handle - 1800-1850, 1850-1900 - with Expert Report
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Antique Kris / Keris Hilt - Donoriko Style - Madura, Indonesia - 19th Century - Sperm Whale Tooth (Physeter macrocephalus) with Expert Report
For sale is a finely carved antique keris hilt in Donoriko style, originating from Madura Island, Indonesia, 19th century.
Material: Sperm whale tooth (Physeter macrocephalus) - marine ivory with deep honey patina consistent with age. Carved in high relief with floral motifs and shield decoration typical for Donoriko / Togog form.
Dimensions: 9.5 x 4 cm, weight approx. 140-160 grams.
Condition: Good antique condition, showing age and use. Natural patina, no recent repairs.
Provenance & Documentation:
• Comes with Expert Report No. 00276 dated 08-02-2024 by Andeweg Taxaties, registered appraiser
• Physically examined, confirmed as Physeter macrocephalus, Madura Indonesia 19th century
• Pre-1947 worked specimen (pre-convention), legal for trade within EU under antique exemption (worked before 03-03-1947)
• Report will be included with the hilt
This is a collector's piece for a keris enthusiast, not modern ivory. Buyer is responsible for complying with local import laws outside EU.
• Object: Kris Hilt / Keris Greep
• Cultuur: Indonesian - Madura
• Materiaal: Potvistand - Marine Ivory (Physeter macrocephalus)
• Datering: 19th century (1800s)
• Afmetingen: 9.5 x 4 cm
• Certificaat: Ja, Andeweg Taxaties Nr. 00276, 08-02-2024
• Conditie: Antiek met patina
Insured shipping
Antique Kris / Keris Hilt - Donoriko Style - Madura, Indonesia - 19th Century - Sperm Whale Tooth (Physeter macrocephalus) with Expert Report
For sale is a finely carved antique keris hilt in Donoriko style, originating from Madura Island, Indonesia, 19th century.
Material: Sperm whale tooth (Physeter macrocephalus) - marine ivory with deep honey patina consistent with age. Carved in high relief with floral motifs and shield decoration typical for Donoriko / Togog form.
Dimensions: 9.5 x 4 cm, weight approx. 140-160 grams.
Condition: Good antique condition, showing age and use. Natural patina, no recent repairs.
Provenance & Documentation:
• Comes with Expert Report No. 00276 dated 08-02-2024 by Andeweg Taxaties, registered appraiser
• Physically examined, confirmed as Physeter macrocephalus, Madura Indonesia 19th century
• Pre-1947 worked specimen (pre-convention), legal for trade within EU under antique exemption (worked before 03-03-1947)
• Report will be included with the hilt
This is a collector's piece for a keris enthusiast, not modern ivory. Buyer is responsible for complying with local import laws outside EU.
• Object: Kris Hilt / Keris Greep
• Cultuur: Indonesian - Madura
• Materiaal: Potvistand - Marine Ivory (Physeter macrocephalus)
• Datering: 19th century (1800s)
• Afmetingen: 9.5 x 4 cm
• Certificaat: Ja, Andeweg Taxaties Nr. 00276, 08-02-2024
• Conditie: Antiek met patina
Insured shipping
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
with Expert Report
Number of objects
1
Material
Ivory
Country of origin
Indonesia
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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