Accession Nr.: | 53.6.1-2 |
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Type: | religious or cult object; weapons and armament; metalwork; carving |
Date of production: |
19th century
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Place of production: |
Wave-shaped blade, made of steel and meteoric iron. The carved hilt of the kris (Indonesian: keris) in question depicts a human figure with a slightly protruding head, a subtle hint that the object may have been the property of a person of high rank. The base of the hilt is gripped by a silver strap, and the case is made of wood and copper.