Dagger

49-31-49A

From: Bali (Indonesia)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-49A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balinese
Provenience Bali (Indonesia)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Gemstone
Description

Long wavy blade (13 curves) with median ridge. Black, with fine, intricate watery markings (pamor). Cup (selut) set with pink and red semiprecious stones. Large gold hilt in form of seated figure with short curly hair, left hand on knee, large jeweled flower over genitals, inset with smaller pink and red semi-precious stones: a demon (rakasa) (?).

Length 55 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-B-72 - Other Number

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