Kris, Scabbard, D56.206
Physical Description
Finely forged waved watered blade with eleven waves. In excellent condition. Blade widens to Gandja notched, top set in gold and 6 small diamonds. Mendaq (fitting between hilt and blade) is silver, raised band containing 8 larger diamonds. All 14 diamonds 'rose cut'. Hilt elaborate carved ivory Garuda, or eagle steed of god Vishnu:
Brown, wooden scabbard.
Brown, wooden scabbard.
Provenance
Locality:
Java
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 495 x 150 x 55mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Kris): 492 x 90 x 60mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 455 x 140 x 30mm
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