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CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
Kris and sheath
c.1853-5Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
23.5 x 16.5 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
