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Object Number 17-24-70/D874
Display Title Kris
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, serpentine blade, wood grip, sheath and guard, brass sheath cover
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 49 x 15 x 2 cm (19 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D874

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