MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Beladau Melayu Riau Ulu Tandok 0122.
Beladau Melayu Riau Ulu Tandok 0122 – Very
good and rare example of a small side weapon called the beladau,
from the southern Sumatran Malay region of Riau Lingga. Very interesting handle made of
buffalo horn, and in a phallus form depicting the Hindu deity Shiva's phallus.
Wooden sheath with plain silver bands and a horn bottom tip.
Very sturdy blade with double sharp edges, and an arcing profile that tapers to
a pointy tip, having a prominent spine along the middle.
Pamor patterns
are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area, due to the non nickel
metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique
and are of the kulit semangko or melon skin pamor.
Condition: Very good condition.
Age: Krises and other edge weapons from the region are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the late 19th century.
Length of blade: 7.5". Overall length: 11".
Price:- Singapore SGD$300 excluding shipping.
Our terms:
Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
We accept American Express credit card mail orders and International checks in Singapore dollars, or bank or wire transfers. Please allow a few days for clearance. Items are dispatched only after payments are cleared.
We also accept PayPal, Western Union and other forms of payment maybe accepted, but has to be clarified first.
Shipment by air courier. Shipments by reliably known Federal Express. Depending on destination, please allow a maximum of 5 working days for safe delivery time. Other cheaper forms of delivery are available through Speedpost, an arm of the postal service here. Do not hesitate to e-mail for details.
To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$33.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$24.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.
Our Pledge:
We are confident that you will be satisfied with this item and we guarantee it to be materially as presented. However, if the item does meet your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete refund of the purchased price, less the shipping cost, provided the item is returned in its original condition.
We advise interested buyers to please feel free without any obligations, to ask for more information or pictures of the items interested. We are also open to any comments on our item's descriptions.
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