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Dagger (kris) and sheath c.1869

Steel, silver, gilt | 69.5 x 10.2 x 4.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 62062

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Dagger (kris) and sheath

Malaysia

Dagger (kris) and sheath c.1869

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Dagger (kris) and sheath

Malaysia

Dagger (kris) and sheath c.1869

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Description

A Malaysian kris (dagger), the repoussé silver hilt with a lozenge pattern, the circular gold pommel with applied filigree, with green stone, double-edged steel blade. Wooden sheath with inscription plaque at mouth, fitted into a repoussé silver scabbard with scrolling foliage and with flattened oval finial.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh by Yam Tuan Sariff Shabanj, Chief of Keru and Tampin, 9 December 1869.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Malaysia
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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel, silver, gilt

silver

Measurements

69.5 x 10.2 x 4.2 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms & Armour
Places

Place of Production

Malaysia

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