Skip to main content
Object Number
973-18-70/13312
Display Title
Kris, with carved ivory handle, metal blade, and wooden sheath; 20 +
Descriptions
Object Description
Kris, with carved ivory handle, metal blade, and wooden sheath; 20 +
Inventory Description
Knife, metal blade, intricately carved ivory handle, wood sheath and guard
Classification
- Knife
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Indonesia
/
Java
Materials
Wood, Ivory, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 51.5 x 16.5 x 5.7 cm (20 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
973-18-70/13312
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
