Dagger (kris)
Place of OriginJava, Indonesia; Java
Dateapprox. 1812
MaterialsSteel, iron, sperm whale tooth and silver
DimensionsL. 19 1/2 in x W. 6 1/2 in, L. 49.5 cm x W. 16.5 cm (overall); L. 18 1/4 in, 46.4 cm (kris); L. 18 3/4 in, 47.6 cm (sheath)
Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Object number2005.102.12.a-.b
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
Not on viewInscribed"From the Haddapatta Prince of Pammacassan [now Pamekasan], In the Island of Madura, to his friend Lieut. James Henderson of H.M. Ship Sir. Fra.s Drake. February 20th 1812" [along the entire length of back]
Text EntriesAn inscription on the sheath reads "From the Haddapatta Prince of Pammacassan, In the Island of Madura, to his friend Lieut. James Henderson of H.M. Ship Sir. Francis Drake. February 20th 1812" [along the entire length of back]
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1900 - 1950
perhaps 1900 - 1950
approx. 1850-1950
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1900 - 1950
approx. 1800-1868
approx. 1850-1950
perhaps 1925 - 1975
date uncertain
perhaps 1800 - 1900
perhaps 1900 - 1950