This silver figural hilt is closely related to H12 and belongs to the same Balinese court silversmithing tradition. The pistol-grip body is encased in silver cast and repoussé work depicting a standing divine figure in court dress and elaborate headdress, facing slightly to one side, with one arm raised to chest height holding a small attribute. The figure’s headdress, facial features, and body proportions are consistent with Balinese representations of divine guardians (dewa) of the Vishnu-Indra type, recognizable by the relatively serene facial expression, the formal court costume with foliate surround, and the upright, composed posture.
The base is a globular mendak form set with polished cabochon stones in oval bezels, with gilt highlighting at the stone settings. Comparing H07 directly with H12: both belong to the Balinese court silver tradition, both use the globular cabochon-set base, and both show the same overall decorative vocabulary. The key distinctions are in posture and pommel treatment. H07 presents a more upright, formally composed figure without a pronounced pommel element, while H12 has a more dynamic, forward-projecting pommel in the form of a radiate crown or garuda head.
