Dagger
| Native Name | Kris |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | P3262A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Javanese |
| Provenience: | Java |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood |
| Length: | 42 cm |
Description
Dagger with wavy blade (7 curves), asymmetrically widening at one side of base. Some watery patterning (pamor). Wood hilt carved with Javanese style ancestor figure or garuda with long flowing hair, crouching with one arm wrapped around one knee, the other arm resting on top of the other knee. Plain metal ring between blade and hilt.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Groneman, Isaac. 2009. The Javanese Kris.. C. Zwartenkot Art Books - Leiden and KITLV Press. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: pp.180-1 | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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