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CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
Kris and sheath
c.1853-5Albumen print | RCIN 2369589
Photograph of a Javanese kris dagger and sheath, photographed from above. The kris has a gold figure of a monkey god on the grip. The sheath is made of metal encased in gold and has a mask on the top of it.
The kris dagger, originating from Indonesia, is known for its wavy blades. This particular kris exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 62915.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
- 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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
