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Keris with sheath
Keris with sheath
Keris with sheath
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Keris with sheath

NameKeris with sheath
Date19th or 20th century
Place madeMalaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood, metal
DimensionsOverall: 11 5/8 x 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (29.5275 x 2.2225 x 8.89 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.89
DescriptionCarved wood sheath with intricately carved bulbous projection at top. Keris has straight metal blade. Keris hilt has a metal base with an intricately carved wood bulbous finial which matches that of the sheath.
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