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.
Date: 18th-19th Century
Provenance: George Cameron Stone, New York (until d. November 18th, 1935; his bequest to MMA).
Source: The Met API Resource Page
Medium: Steel, Horn, Cane (Rattan).