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Dagger (kris) and sheath
Iron, steel, gold, ivory, diamond, wood | 46.0 x 15.6 x 7.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 62913
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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Asiatic kris with ivory bird-shaped handle with gold scallopped ferule overlaid with filigree and set with diamonds. Wavy watered steel blade. Hardwood sheath encased in gold with embossed foliate borders, part-bound with silk cord. Wire loop with gold end, set with diamonds.
The gold loop on the scabbard, called a toli-toli, can be found on many high-quality kris from Sumatra and Sulawesi. The fine ivory carving of the hilt is associated with Palembang in Sumatra.
Provenance
Probably acquired by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Iron, steel, gold, ivory, diamond, wood
Measurements
46.0 x 15.6 x 7.4 cm (whole object)
Category
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