拍品专文
For a similar example and a discussion on the Moro kris see Anthony C. Tirri, Islamic Weapons Maghrib to Moghul, USA, 2003, p. 438-440.
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MORO, PHILIPPINES, 19TH CENTURY
细节
A IVORY HILTED MORO KRIS
MORO, PHILIPPINES, 19TH CENTURY
The angled 'bird-shaped' bone pommel with pointed elongated tail, cusped head and curved stylised wings, the grip with silver-wire decoration and silver studs, the blade of waved form with central groove decorated with geometric and stylised wave design in silver inlay, the top of the blade flared and decorated with openwork decoration representing a beak and long extended tail plumage, in good condition
30¼in. (76.5cm.) long.
MORO, PHILIPPINES, 19TH CENTURY
The angled 'bird-shaped' bone pommel with pointed elongated tail, cusped head and curved stylised wings, the grip with silver-wire decoration and silver studs, the blade of waved form with central groove decorated with geometric and stylised wave design in silver inlay, the top of the blade flared and decorated with openwork decoration representing a beak and long extended tail plumage, in good condition
30¼in. (76.5cm.) long.
注意事项
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
拍场告示
Please note that this lot requires a CITES licence for export.
荣誉呈献
Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse
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