Dagger
49-31-41A
From: Bali (uncertain) | Java (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 49-31-41A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Javanese (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Bali (uncertain) | Java (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood |
| Description | Straight blade with splotchy irregular watery markings (pamor). Ring (mendak) with beaded bands top and bottom, decoration of tiny beading in between. Cup (selut) has large repousse (?) floral design. Hilt is of polished, medium brown wood, carved as demon (raksasa) with long hair and curly bangs, kneeling with left hand on knee. Style of carving possibly West Java (Cirebon?). |
| Length | 46 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number | 29-J-72 - Other Number |
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