Dagger
| Native Name | Kris |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | P4666A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Sumatra (uncertain) Sulawesi (uncertain) Malay Peninsula (uncertain) |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood |
| Length: | 35.5 cm |
| Width: | 7 cm |
Description
Straight blade with indistinct watery markings (pamor), especially at top of blade. Malacca style cup between blade and hilt, crafted to resemble a budding flower or leafy cup: a style found on many Sumatra krises. Wood hilt carved as highly abstract figure, bending forward.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Frey, Edward. 1988. The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.. Oxford University Press. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 49, Fig. 11 (g) | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
| [Book] Frey, Edward. 1988. The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.. Oxford University Press. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: Plate 12 (d) (lest) | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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