Executioner's Kris with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumWood, horn

DimensionsL. with sheath 25 5/16 in. (64.3 cm); L. without sheath 23 7/8 in. (60.6 cm); L. of blade 20 3/8 in. (51.8 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 7.4 oz. (209.8 g); Wt. of sheath 4 oz. (113.4 g)

CultureMalaysian, Johor

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKrisses

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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