Catalog Number |
CAS 0018-0189A,B | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
Object Name | Sword (kris) with sheath | |
Culture | Filipino | |
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Philippines | |
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Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | A: Metal; Wood; B: Wood | |
Description | A: Sword (kris) with curved steel blade and carved wooden handle; Blade has swirling design along extent of both sides and asymmetrical proximal end design; B: Sheath with carved proximal end and body created from two symmetrical pieces of wood; Wooden cap at distal end holds body pieces together. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=7.6; B=13.4, Thickness = A=3.1; B=2.2, Length = A=41.9; B=34.4 |