Kris and Sheath

Unknown

16th century · Steel, gold, ivory, wood · Arms and Armor

The carving of this particularly fine hilt represents a form of rākshasa (demon) in the characteristic squating position often shown on kris hilts.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Steel, gold, ivory, wood

Culture

Javanese or Sumatran (Banten Sultanate)

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935