Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 49-31-33A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Madurese |
Provenience | Madura |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Ivory | Gemstone |
Description | Slightly wavy blade with 3 curves. Black, with gold damascene scales along median line to represent naga [snake] body. At base of blade a gold damascened naga king head with crown, set with two colorless and two dark red stones. Gold damascened vine and leaf design on guard. Cup (mendak) with balls and two bands of prongs. Ivory hilt with sprout-like figure finely carved with floral and leaf forms; wings on sides, radiating sun with face in center of inner curve. |
Length | 48 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
Other Number | 29-M-728 - Other Number |
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