Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World
The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world
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Kris and sheath
RCIN 62914
An Asiatic kris with a wood handle carved in the form of a stylised bird fitted with a gold-capped chased pommel, the gold ferule chased with scrolling foliate/diaper border. Steel back-edged blade with pierced top section. Carved wood sheath part-cased with gold with chased diaper and foliate decoration.