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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
Kris and sheath c.1853-5
Albumen print | 23.5 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2369592
Photograph of a Malaysian kris and sheath. The kris features an ivory bird-shaped handle. The sheet is made from wood, encased in gold, and chased with foliage set with diamonds and enamel.
This kris exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 62909.
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Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
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23.5 x 16.5 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Daggers
- Armour
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- visual works
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