| Accession Nr.: | 58.48.1-2 |
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| Type: | religious or cult object; weapons and armament; metalwork; carving |
| Date of production: |
18th − 19th century
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| Place of production: |
Wavy-edged dagger or kris (Indonesian: keris), with a carved handle and a wooden sword guard, which in this case is separated from the scabbard covered with copper plates and decorated with floral ornamentation. For the Indonesians, the kris is much more than a simple weapon, it is a spectacular and effective expression of Javanese spirituality, a bearer of spiritual power, a symbol of valour, and a status symbol.
