Kris with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, silver, ivory, horn

DimensionsH. with scabbard 27 7/8 in. (58.1 cm); H. without scabbard 24 1/4 in. (6.6 cm); H. of blade 21 in. (53.3 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 0.9 oz. (479.1 g); Wt. of scabbard 8 oz. (226.8 g)

CulturePhilippine, Sulu

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKrisses

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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