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Keris (short sword)
Keris (short sword)
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Keris (short sword)

Culture Moro People
Region Southern Philippines
Date1800s
Mediumsteel, copper, silver, cord, lacquer
Dimensions74.6 × 61 cm (29 3/8 × 24 in.), 2 lb, 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.312
DescriptionPossibly some tin components?ProvenanceMacIntosh collection (#63); purchased by the Museum in December 1970.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On view
Current Location
  • Exhibition Location   Gallery 2204
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