Dagger

49-31-50A

From: Bali (Indonesia)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-50A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balinese
Provenience Bali (Indonesia)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Gold | Gemstone
Description

Long, straight blade. Dark, with fine, intricate watery markings (pamor). Ring (selut) set with protruding pink and blue semi-precious stones. Straight hilt, covered with woven fine gold wire, thick ring around top, inside of which is small coiled snake (naga) (?).

Length 59.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-B-73 - Other Number

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