Kris
Artist
Unknown Indonesian
CultureBalinese
Titles
- Kris
Date19th–20th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, metal, ivory, and gemstones
DimensionsOverall: 24 3/8 × 7 1/8 × 1 3/4 in. (61.9 × 18.1 × 4.4 cm)
Overall (.A, Sheath): 20 1/4 × 7 1/8 × 1 3/16 in. (51.4 × 18.1 × 3 cm)
Other (.B, Sword): 19 3/16 × 3 1/16 × 1 11/16 in. (48.7 × 7.8 × 4.3 cm)
Overall (.A, Sheath): 20 1/4 × 7 1/8 × 1 3/16 in. (51.4 × 18.1 × 3 cm)
Other (.B, Sword): 19 3/16 × 3 1/16 × 1 11/16 in. (48.7 × 7.8 × 4.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by friends of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., in honor of his birthday
Object number98.180.A,.B
Non exposé
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