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INDONESIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A Gold and Jeweled Kris Handle
Indonesia, early 19th Century
In form of a benign dvarapala, squatting on a lotus petaled throne, holding a lotus in his right hand, his his left clutching the hem of his garment, wearing a tiara, trefoil armbands, and apron, his hair drawn into a an elaborate chignon, with lively expression, bulging eyes, finely gilt overall and inlaid with semi-precious stones
53/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high
Indonesia, early 19th Century
In form of a benign dvarapala, squatting on a lotus petaled throne, holding a lotus in his right hand, his his left clutching the hem of his garment, wearing a tiara, trefoil armbands, and apron, his hair drawn into a an elaborate chignon, with lively expression, bulging eyes, finely gilt overall and inlaid with semi-precious stones
53/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high