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Dagger (kris) and sheath

Steel, wood | 20.5 cm (Width) x 3.5 cm (Depth); 45.9 cm (Length) (whole object) | RCIN 62605

Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle

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Dagger (kris) and sheath

Malaysia

Dagger (kris) and sheath

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  • Description

    A Malaysian kris with a plain double-edged blade and brown wooden handle carved with flutes. Carved brown wood sheath decorated with a repeating scroll pattern at mouthpiece and chape.
    Provenance

    Recorded in the Catalogue of Arms at Carlton House with the note 'This krees [sic] is used by the Malays and the people of Malacca and all the Malaka Coast.' Later transferred to the North Corridor of Windsor Castle.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)
    Search the collection Malaysia
    (nationality)

  • Physical properties

    Medium and techniques

    Steel, wood

    wood
    carved
    Measurements

    20.5 cm (Width) x 3.5 cm (Depth); 45.9 cm (Length) (whole object)

  • Groupings

    Category

  • Places

    Place of Production

    Malaysia

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