? Malaysia
Dagger (kris) and sheath
Steel, gold, ivory, silk, rosewood | 11.9 cm (Width) x 4.6 cm (Depth); 42.0 cm (Length) (whole object) | RCIN 62600
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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Malaysian[?] kris with a carved ivory handle in the form of a garuda bird and gold repoussé ferrule, with a double-edged watered steel blade. Rosewood sheath encased on one side at the top and bottom with gold repoussé work, the remaining section bound with black silk cord; flared mouthpiece.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, gold, ivory, silk, rosewood
Measurements
11.9 cm (Width) x 4.6 cm (Depth); 42.0 cm (Length) (whole object)
