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kris
Object Type
kris
Museum number
As1961,04.1.a
Description
Kris made of metal, wood.
Production date
19thC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Malaysia
(west)
Materials
metal
wood
Dimensions
Length:
48 centimetres
Weight:
354 grammes
Width:
9 centimetres
Depth:
4 centimetres
Curator's comments
Register says: Kris acquired by collector in Malaya before 1914.
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Edward A Langslow Cock
Acquisition date
1961
Department
Asia
Registration number
As1961,04.1.a