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Dagger c.1600-1700
Steel, buck horn, gilt, brass | 8.7 cm (Width) x 2.4 cm (Depth); 48.7 cm (Length) (whole object) | RCIN 62599
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A dagger with blade from a kris, the handle of buckhorn with gilt brass pommel and ferrule decorated with floral design. Double-edged watered steel blade, richly decorated at grip with inlaid gold design of a snake running the length of the blade, and a miniature garuda bird.
Provenance
In the collection of George IV and recorded in the Armoury at Carlton House (CH AA 1380)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, buck horn, gilt, brass
Measurements
8.7 cm (Width) x 2.4 cm (Depth); 48.7 cm (Length) (whole object)
Place of Production
Java