Dagger

49-31-2A

From: Sumatra | Achin

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 49-31-2A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sumatra | Achin
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Ivory | Gemstone
Description

Siwaih. Hilt: a submarine root, rich coloring; capped on top with enameled gold, set with diamonds (zircons?); enameled gold sleeve with four rows of projections petals. Blade: reversed curve with three grooves. Similar to 49-31-1 but larger. Sheath: ebony with ivory projection at one side of top, the end covered with enameled gold mount set with diamonds (zircons?); 3 narrow metal bands; ivory chape.

Length 33.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-S-719 - Other Number

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