Indonesia: A gayaman-style kris, featuring Semar on the handle, floral etching on the sheath, and a dragon design on the blade. Probably from Solokarta, Java. Photo by Crisco 1492 (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Semar is a character in Javanese mythology who frequently appears in wayang shadow plays. He is one of the punokawan (clowns), but is in fact divine and very wise. He is the dhanyang (guardian spirit) of Java, and is regarded by some as the most sacred figure of the kotak (wayang set). He is said to be the god Sang Hyang Ismaya in human form.
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3400 x 5206 px | 28.8 x 44.1 cm | 11.3 x 17.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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