Kris
Item
Title
Kris
Description
73cm in Length (65.1cm Blade). 17.1cm in Width (5.2cm Blade). 1360.8g in Weight.
Kris blade forged in an asymmetrical, wavy fashion. Hilt is wrapped in several layers of various materials. A short rope is attached to the top of the hilt, likely used to tie the blade to the body. The blade itself is a dull gray with signs of wear, especially around the tip of the sword.
Kris blade forged in an asymmetrical, wavy fashion. Hilt is wrapped in several layers of various materials. A short rope is attached to the top of the hilt, likely used to tie the blade to the body. The blade itself is a dull gray with signs of wear, especially around the tip of the sword.
Date
18th-19th Century
Provenance
George Cameron Stone, New York (until d. November 18th, 1935; his bequest to MMA).
Source
Medium
Steel, Horn, Cane (Rattan).
