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