Dagger

49-31-1A

From: Sumatra | Achin

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 49-31-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sumatra | Achin
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Ivory | Gemstone
Description

Siwaih. Hilt: a submarine root, rich coloring; capped on top with enameled gold, set with diamonds (zircons?). Enameled gold sleeve on hilt in four rows of projecting petals. Blade: reversed curve, with two grooves. Similar to 49-31-2.

Length 33.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-S-720 - Other Number

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