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Dagger (kris)

Place of OriginJava, Indonesia
Dateapprox. 1812
MaterialsSteel, iron, sperm whale tooth and silver
DimensionsL. 19 1/2 in x W. 6 1/2 in, L. 49.5 cm x W. 16.5 cm (overall); L. 18 1/4 in, 46.4 cm (kris); L. 18 3/4 in, 47.6 cm (sheath)
Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Object number2005.102.12.a-.b
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
Not on view
Inscribed"From the Haddapatta Prince of Pammacassan [now Pamekasan], In the Island of Madura, to his friend Lieut. James Henderson of H.M. Ship Sir. Fra.s Drake. February 20th 1812" [along the entire length of back]
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An inscription on the sheath reads "From the Haddapatta Prince of Pammacassan, In the Island of Madura, to his friend Lieut. James Henderson of H.M. Ship Sir. Francis Drake. February 20th 1812" [along the entire length of back]
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