Kris hilt
| Accession Nr.: | 79.37.1 |
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| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; weapons and armament; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | wood, gold, ruby inset, carved, hammered |
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| Dimensions: | length: 13 cm diameter: 5.5 cm |
So-called gerantim type hilt, carved in wood and decorated with small diamonds. Two ends and the ornate floral lozenge (two bamboo shoots, one large leaf) covered with gold leaf and decorated with rubies. The narrower end has a gold rosette, the wider end a floral motif decorated with a gemstone inlay.
