Summary
A Kris made on Sumbawa Island, Indonesia before 1880. It consists of two parts, an elaborately wrought metal dagger and carved wooden sheath.
Physical Description
The Kris comprises of a metal dagger and a wooden sheath. The dagger blade is elaborately wrought into a five curved shape and the handle is made of carved wood.The sheath is made of wood and has a fine decorative painting in the form of stylised foliage.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
170 mm (Width), 33 mm (Depth), 400 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Weapons
