Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 49-31-40A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Balinese |
Provenience | Bali (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Wood |
Description | Wavy blade (11 curves), dark, with sparse watery patterning (pamor). Gilded filigree ring (mendak) with beading; broad gilded repousse cup (selut). Dark brown wood hilt carved in form of figure, possibly a raksasa (demon), covered with intricate vegetal motifs, seated on base with triangular (tumpal) motifs. Style typical of north coast of Java and Madura. |
Length | 55 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
Other Number | 29-J-68 - Other Number | 49-31-44 - Other Number |
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