Sumatran kris of a dignitary with a wavy blade decorated with the pamor technique and encrusted with gold: diamond-shaped pattern of the crowned naga. L 47.7 cm × H 3.9 cm × D 14.5 cm, 1600-1800, Rijksmuseum [1369×2048]
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Sumatran kris of a dignitary with a wavy blade decorated with the pamor technique and encrusted with gold: diamond-shaped pattern of the crowned naga. L 47.7 cm × H 3.9 cm × D 14.5 cm, 1600-1800, Rijksmuseum [1369×2048]
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the upper side of the blade (ganja) is decorated with a mythical animal and horse in relief. The Javanese blade has thirteen waves. The suasa handle ring (mendak) is inlaid with diamonds. The ivory grip (ukiran) has the shape of a bird bent forward, also described as a Garuda-like birdman. The scabbard mouth (wrangka) has the shape of a ship