Sheath
| Object Number: | 42-30-372B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Javanese |
| Provenience: | Java (uncertain) |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Wood |
| Length: | 44 cm |
| Width: | 10.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 518 - Other Number |
Description
Wooden sheath with light brown ship-shaped top (wrangka) with mottled dark markings in grain (kaju pelet). Appears to be made of separate pieces at one end. Plain brass cover (pendok).
Bibliography:
| [Book] Frey, Edward. 1988. The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.. Oxford University Press. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 43 (Fig. 9a) | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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