Keris sajen (ritual knife)

Date1800s

Mediumpattern-welded steel (pamor)

Dimensions26 cm (10 1/4 in.), 2 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.687

ProvenanceGift of Mr. Adrian Van Leeuwen, Worcester, MA on April 18, 1928. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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Java

blade perhaps 1700s, grip probably late 1800s

Java

perhaps 1700s

Java

probably 1700s

Java

hilt probably late 1800s, blade perhaps 1700s

Java

late 1800s

Philippines

1800s

Frankish

600s

Western Indian

1700–1750

dated 1795-1796; original manufacture possibly 1600s

about 800s

Moro People

1800s

late 1800s