Dagger
49-31-55A
From: Sumatra (uncertain) | Malay Peninsula (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 49-31-55A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Malay |
| Provenience | Sumatra (uncertain) | Malay Peninsula (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood | Gemstone |
| Description | Broad, shallowly wavy blade (7 curves). Dark, with indistinct watery markings (pamor). Gilded cup with scalloped edge like the petals of an open flower. Gilded hilt, bent at right angle, with filigree ornamentation, set with small colorless gemstones. |
| Length | 37 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number | 29-C-73 - Other Number |
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