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Dagger
Dagger
Dagger

Dagger

Date1800-1900
MediumSteel, wood
ClassificationsArms/Armour
Terms
    Object numberC03470
    DescriptionMalay blade. The blade is made of steel and the hilt is made of brown wood with darker veins. The handle is carved in the form of an unopened flower bud. The scabbard is made of 2 separable pieces of brown wood (Krecs), resembling a hatchet.

    This dagger is known as a "kris", which are characterised by their distinctive wavy blade. These daggers serve both ceremonial and practical purposes and were often thought to possess magical powers.
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    Dagger
    1800-1850
    Dagger
    1800-1850
    Dagger
    1800-1921
    Dagger
    1700-1800
    Dagger
    1800-1902
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    1837
    Dagger
    1800-1850
    Dagger
    1750-1800
    Dagger
    1800-1921
    Knife
    1700-1900
    Club
    1760-1790