Dagger
| Native Name | Kris |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 49-31-13A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Sumatran |
| Provenience: | Sumatra |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood |
| Length: | 48 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number: | 29-S-721 - Other Number |
Description
Straight blade, dark-colored with pronounced wavy and splotchy watery markings (pamor). Hilt dark brown polished wood in form of seated demon (raksasa) with exaggerated extended neck. Between hilt and blade a large gilded cup (selut) and beaded and pronged ring (mendak).
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