Dagger

49-31-34A

From: Madura (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-34A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Madurese
Provenience Madura (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Ivory
Description

Dagger with straight blade, widening asymetrically at top. Bold watery patterning (pamor) in large solid splotches. Ivory hilt, a bent over sprout-like figure elaborately carved with floral forms, horse and figure on either side, pierced on inside curve of pommel.

Length 44 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-J-718 - Other Number

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