Kris, Scabbard, D29.1401
Physical Description
Kris. Short, narrow forged blade, rough, six waves, ?Watered steel. Small rough Gandja & Greneng. Carved silver Mendaq; Hilt of carved ivory Garuda, eagle steed of Vishnu. Small rough Gandja & greneng. Carved silver mendaq, leaf, floral motifs in shape of poppy flower on blade. Hilt carved ivory 'Garuda' the eagle steed of Vishnu.
Provenance
Locality:
Madura
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 446 x 145 x 44mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 430 x 65 x 35mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 390 x 143 x 20mm
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