Dagger
Native Name:
Kris
Object Number:
42-30-438A
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Javanese
Provenience:
Java
Section:
Oceanian
Materials:
Metal
Ivory
Description:
Wavy double-edged blade with medial ridge on both sides; 3 curves; steel; elaborate gilt leaf design on both sides; blade base: elephant trunk on short end and leaf-like dentiform frets on long end; large elaborate selut with gold pellets and gold wire; stylized ivory hilt carved in minute scroll design
Length:
47cm
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing
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