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1900.52.6.1

Keris [.1] with etched iron handle with the image of a head on it. With an undecorated wooden sheath [.2] [SM 06/03/2007]

1900.52.6.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Keris [.1] with etched iron handle with the image of a head on it. With an undecorated wooden sheath [.2] [SM 06/03/2007]
Long description
Keris [.1] with etched iron handle with the image of a head on it. With an undecorated wooden sheath [.2] The keris appears to have been produced in one piece and is significantly shorter than the sheath. [SM 06/03/2007]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Kelantan Kota Baharu
Person
Field collector Richard Evans
Field collector Walter William Skeat (1866-1953) expedition
PRM source Richard Evans
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Donated: 1900
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Etched, Process Incised, Process Forged (Metal), Process Damascened
Dimensions
Length: max 287 mm dagger, Length: max 385 mm sheath
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.52.6.1 Accession number: 1900.52.6.2

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Figure, Reproduction, Dagger, Sheath

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