Dagger (kris)
Place of OriginBali, Indonesia
Dateapprox. 1877
MaterialsSteel, iron, ivory, wood, and lacquer
DimensionsL. 23 1/2 in x W. 6 3/4 in, L. 59.7 cm x W. 17.1 cm (overall); L. 19 1/2 in, 49.5 cm (kris); L. 20 1/2 in, 52.1 cm (sheath)
Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Object number2005.102.17.a-.b
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
Not on viewInscribed"David Brodie Thomas, from Wood Lane? Cott?, Aunty Mary, August 16th 1877." [sarong front]
More InformationAn inscription on the sheath reads "David Brodie Thomas, from Wood Lane Cott, Aunty Mary, August 16th 1877." [sarong front]
approx. 1700-1800
perhaps 1700-1950
perhaps 1925 - 1975
perhaps 1925 - 1975
approx. 1850-1950
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1900 - 1950
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1925 - 1975
perhaps 1925 - 1975
perhaps 1900 - 1950
perhaps 1925 - 1975