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Dagger and sheath

Dagger and sheath
(Kris)
(19th century)

Medium
metal, wood
Measurements
(a-b) 53.0 × 15.2 × 4.8 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Malaysia
Accession Number
1634.a-b-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
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.