MALAYSIAN
Dagger and sheath
(Kris)
(19th century)

Medium
metal, wood

Measurements
(a-b) 53.0 × 15.2 × 4.8 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Malaysia

Accession Number
1634.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
The kris has a curved, steel blade and a silver hilt cast and chased with a scrolling foliate design. The handle is carved wood, possibly in the form of a stylised bird, with a broken beak. The top of the sheath is cast and chased in a floral design, with a wooden top.

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MALAYSIAN
Dagger and sheath
(Kris)
(19th century)