A Balinese gem-set kayu pelet and gold keris
With a dapur sempana beber, the pamor wahyu tumurun and an ivory wrangka of kekandikan form. The gandar is in penjeyer with kayu pelet holy wood with nyamel forms in the grain. The pendok in sili asih with a Bonaspati mask and floral motif, also known as lung worawari or hibiscus. The hilt in the form of Bayu in 22 carat gold, encrusted with gems, with in its arms an amrita vase for good luck.
L. 62 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, the Hague
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