A superb Indonesian royal Cirebon gold keris dagger
North-west Java, Sultanate of Cirebon, 19th century
With a Dapur Bima Rangsang, and Pamor Adeg Sapu (literally translating to broom hair), the wrangka Prahu Kandas and hilt Nunggak Semi with hidden patra or hidden faces and a mendak meniran, all in pure high-grade gold.
L. 52.5 cm
Provenance:
Presented by the Sultan Anon VIII Raja Dulkarnain to Colonial Minister of Internal Affairs Mr. J.M. van Vleuten of the Former Dutch East Indies
With a Dapur Bima Rangsang, and Pamor Adeg Sapu (literally translating to broom hair), the wrangka Prahu Kandas and hilt Nunggak Semi with hidden patra or hidden faces and a mendak meniran, all in pure high-grade gold.
L. 52.5 cm
Provenance:
Presented by the Sultan Anon VIII Raja Dulkarnain to Colonial Minister of Internal Affairs Mr. J.M. van Vleuten of the Former Dutch East Indies
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