Kris

Kris

Public Domain

Kris
CultureGowa Regency
Titles
  • Kris
Date17th–early 18th Century
PlaceMakassar, Indonesia
MediumGold, wood, rubies
Dimensions18 9/16 × 5 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (47.1 × 14.6 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2351.A,.B
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
208M Mullins Gallery
Exposé

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Department
Asian Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1994][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1994-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 10/15/93.

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Kris Handle
Kris Handle
late 18th–early 19th Century
Gold with inlaid glass and stones
2004.2272
Kris
Kris
19th century
Gold sheeting, ivory, wood, and metal
2004.2339.A,.B
Kris Handle
Kris Handle
19th century
Wood, gold, and diamonds
2004.2273
Sultan's Crown (Songko)
Sultan's Crown (Songko)
19th century
Gold wire and plant fibers
2004.2357
Wutala, Ancestral Crown
Wutala, Ancestral Crown
15th–17th century
Gold
2004.2311
Amulet in the form of a Turtle
Amulet in the form of a Turtle
12th–14th century
Gold
2004.2313
Burial Mask
Burial Mask
5th century or earlier
Gold
2004.2231
Belt Buckle
Belt Buckle
late 19th century
Gold, cabochon rubies
2004.2265
Necklace
Necklace
17th–19th century
Gold
2004.2305
Crown
Crown
16th–17th century
Hammered and repoussé gold
2006.538
Pendant with Cockatoos
Pendant with Cockatoos
c. 19th century
Hammered gold with granulation and filigree
2006.531
Pendant with Cockatoos Riding Deer
Pendant with Cockatoos Riding Deer
c. 19th century
Cast and hammered gold
2006.544