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KERIS
Unknown19th century
Museum Nasional Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
The blade of this keris is straight edged. The figure of an Ogre, named Ratmaja, ornaments the handle, while the head of Kala adorn the sheath, which is known as sandangwalikat. This keris is decorated with gem stones and is part of the regalia of the Royal Court of Klungkung. Such keris is used for varying traditional rituals.
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Details
- Title: KERIS
- Creator: Unknown
- Creator Gender: None
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location: Klungkung, Indonesia
- Place Part Of: Indonesia
- Physical Dimensions: w120 x h800 mm
- Classification: Ethnography
- Type: Metal Work
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