KERIS, Indonesian
W1970.752a-b
Blade; watered, straight, tapered. Double groove in centre for top 6cm.
Handle; plain carved wooden with 2 small panels of ornament
Scabbard; wooden with brass metal cover, hammered floral decoration on one side.
Scabbard noted as being present 15/5/73
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.752a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Aug 1962 |
Material
| Wood | a - keris |
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| Wood | b - scabbard |
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| Brass/Metal | b - scabbard |
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Measurement
| length | 435mm |
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| length | 32.5mm | blade |
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| length | 395mm |
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