Kris (keris) ornamented with a veiled Durga, acting as the goddess of the netherworld, ready for frightening a victim to death; probably inscribed with a Koran verse in Arabic script. Garut, Garut disctrict, West Java province, 18th century.

Isidore Kinsbergen, 1863-10 - 1864-04

  • Artwork typephotograph
  • Object numberRP-F-2005-159-12
  • Dimensionsheight 210 mm x width 170 mm
  • Physical characteristicsalbuminedruk

Identification

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    Kris (keris) ornamented with a veiled Durga, acting as the goddess of the netherworld, ready for frightening a victim to death; probably inscribed with a Koran verse in Arabic script. Garut, Garut disctrict, West Java province, 18th century.

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-F-2005-159-12


Creation

  • Creation

    photographer: Isidore Kinsbergen, Java (possibly)

  • Dating

    1863-10 - 1864-04

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    albuminedruk

  • Dimensions

    height 210 mm x width 170 mm


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