A simple, straight, scabbard of engraved brass with lacquer inlay that is just wide enough to accommodate the wavy blade of the kris (104.05.0023). The scabbard has a carved wooden top at the hilt that is quite wide to accept the wide hilt points of the kris while protecting the wearer.
19.0 (approximately at the widest point) x 39.0 cm
Description
A simple, straight, scabbard of engraved brass with lacquer inlay that is just wide enough to accommodate the wavy blade of the kris (104.05.0023). The scabbard has a carved wooden top at the hilt that is quite wide to accept the wide hilt points of the kris while protecting the wearer.
A burgundy and black lacquered wooden scabbard (a) with an embossed metal piece wrapping around the tip and part way up the back. There is a decorative piece of metal near the top and bottom on both sides. A small brass knife (b) is inserted in a slot on the side of the sheath near the top. The k…
A burgundy and black lacquered wooden scabbard (a) with an embossed metal piece wrapping around the tip and part way up the back. There is a decorative piece of metal near the top and bottom on both sides. A small brass knife (b) is inserted in a slot on the side of the sheath near the top. The knife is marked with east-Asian characters on the steel blade.