A 19th Century Jewelled Indonesian Kris Dagger This Optometrists eye testing kit

This Optometrists eye testing kit comes complete in its original custom fitted cedar case with key

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and is accompanied by recorded provenance

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A 19th Century Jewelled Indonesian Kris Dagger This Optometrists eye testing kitAn exceptional and visually commanding 19th Century Indonesian kris, with the blade and hilt possible as early as 18th century. Distinguished by its elegant wavy, tapering iron blade, finely pattern welded with pamor. This particular blade further enhanced by a rare winged lion perabot, lending symbolic power. The dagger is preserved in its wood lined scabbard, overlaid with a scroll embossed gilt metal mount ornamented with a mask on either side.