Nationality
Japanese
Title of Work
Preview
Medium
Wood, steel, brass
Identification #
92-023
Height
18.25"
Width
6"
Depth
1"
Collection/Provenance
Chester Fritz Library, East Asian Room
Status
Box: East Asian Masks from E.A.R. Stored: S2E
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
Japanese Kris made of a wood handle with carved inscription and detailing, sheath with overlaid detailed hammered brass, and a wood insert covering a curvy steel blade.
Comes with text panel that says:
JAPANESE KRIS
UNDULATING STEEL BLADE WITH CURVED WOOD HANDLE, SHEATHED IN WOOD OVERLAID WITH HAMMERED BRASS.
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
some discoloration of brass
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