Dagger
P4666A
From: Sumatra (uncertain) | Sulawesi (uncertain) | Malay Peninsula (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | P4666A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Sumatra (uncertain) | Sulawesi (uncertain) | Malay Peninsula (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood |
| Description | Straight blade with indistinct watery markings (pamor), especially at top of blade. Malacca style cup between blade and hilt, crafted to resemble a budding flower or leafy cup: a style found on many Sumatra krises. Wood hilt carved as highly abstract figure, bending forward. |
| Length | 35.5 cm |
| Width | 7 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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