Dagger
Dagger
Object name: Dagger
Date: 1800-1850
Medium: Steel, wood
Object number: C03475
DescriptionKris dagger. The blade is made of watered steel, and the hilt is of neatly carved brown wood. The top of the blade is finished with an elaborate free-style scroll and flligree decoration.
Kris are characterised by their distinctive wavy blade. These daggers serve both ceremonial and practical purposes and were often thought to possess magical powers.
Java.
Kris are characterised by their distinctive wavy blade. These daggers serve both ceremonial and practical purposes and were often thought to possess magical powers.
Java.
Culture: Asia