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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Javanese Keris with Wooden Hilt)
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Date (Execution) : |
19th C.
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Geographical Origin : |
Java, Indonesia
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Cultural Group : |
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
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Object Type : |
krises
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Visual Description :
The blade is thin and has wavy, or undulating edges. Its surface has a watered appearance caused from the blade being submerged in water right after it was forged. The edges are dulled and there is slight rusting near the hilt.
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Accession # : |
U991.7.7
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Width (cm) : |
21.00
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Height (cm) : |
40.20
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Depth (cm) : |
4.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Bruce L. and Mrs. Dorothy E. Brown
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Artist Statement : |
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