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1985

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Ceremonial Knife or Kris Knife

This is a knife. It is dated possibly 800–1000 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor L. Metzenberg. It is credited The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 26.5 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm (10 7/16 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

Cite this object as

Ceremonial Knife or Kris Knife; possibly Indonesia; steel; L x W x D: 26.5 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm (10 7/16 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.); The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-22

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