Dagger (kris)
Place of OriginMalaysia
Dateperhaps 1925 - 1975
MaterialsSteel, iron, wood, and silver
DimensionsL. 19 7/8 in x W. 6 3/4 in, L. 50.5 cm x W. 17.1 cm (overall); L. 18 1/2 in, 47 cm (kris); L. 18 in, 45.7 cm (sheath)
Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Object number2005.102.43.a-.b
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
Not on viewInscribedLong Islamic inscription, mostly from the 37th chapter of the Quran, on both sides of the blade.
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1900 - 1950
date uncertain
perhaps 1800 - 1900
perhaps 1900 - 1950
perhaps 1900 - 1950
perhaps 1925 - 1975
perhaps 1850 - 1950
approx. 1850-1950
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1925 - 1975