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Early Ornate Kris Sword w/ Original Scabbard

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 750.00 USD
Early Ornate Kris Sword w/ Original Scabbard
Available for bidding in this lot is a gorgeous, ornate Kris Sword or "Kalis". The Kris is distinguished by it's asymmetrical blade, and most commonly constructed of iron, or nickelous iron. This particular Kris sword features a tacked and tooled - hand worked hilt. The scabbard for the sword is constructed with a wooden frame and adorned with a tooled brass cover, depicting floral scenes. The blade itself is a straight blade, which is less common than the wavy blade style. This particular blade is believed to be forged of meteoric iron. As well, this blade is believed to originate from early 1900's - and shows good overall condition, the only evident flaw other than patina is loose trim on the handle. This sword measures approximately 33 1/8" long, 6 1/2" tall, and 2 3/4" wide with the sword inserted into the scabbard.