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Dagger (kris)
approx. 1812
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States
An inscription on the sheath reads "From the Haddapatta Prince of Pammacassan, In the Island of Madura, to his friend Lieut. James Henderson of H.M. Ship Sir. Francis Drake. February 20th 1812" [along the entire length of back]
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Details
- Title: Dagger (kris)
- Date Created: approx. 1812
- Location Created: Indonesia; Java
- Physical Dimensions: L. 19 1/2 in x W. 6 1/2 in, L. 49.5 cm x W. 16.5 cm (overall); L. 18 1/4 in, 46.4 cm (kris); L. 18 3/4 in, 47.6 cm (sheath)
- Rights: Public Domain
- Medium: Steel, iron, sperm whale tooth and silver
- Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, Gift of the Christensen Fund, 2005.102.12.a-.b
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