Sheath
| Object Number: | 49-31-35B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Madurese |
| Provenience: | Madura (uncertain) |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Wood |
| Length: | 41 cm |
| Width: | 16 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number: | 29-J-729 - Other Number |
Description
Sheath with ship-shaped top (wrangka) and body (gandar) of matching, very dark brown wood. Tiny protrusion in indentation just under top on one side. On one edge (Groneman 23 #13005); plain, black wood gandar.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Groneman, Isaac. 2009. The Javanese Kris.. C. Zwartenkot Art Books - Leiden and KITLV Press. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 23, Inv.Nr. 13005 | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
| [Article] Fontaine, Patrice. 2005. Le Kriss: elements d'analyse stylistique.. pg. pp. 117-147 Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: Fig. 6 C (h) | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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