Open daily, 10am–5pm, Free

419 Great King Street Dunedin, New Zealand

From Monday 27 November – Friday 1 December, the Tūhura Science Centre and Tropical Forest will be closed for maintenance. 
We strive to produce the best experience for our visitors and this will allow us to make our Science Centre better for years to come.

Kris, Scabbard, D56.206

Physical Description

Finely forged waved watered blade with eleven waves. In excellent condition. Blade widens to Gandja notched, top set in gold and 6 small diamonds. Mendaq (fitting between hilt and blade) is silver, raised band containing 8 larger diamonds. All 14 diamonds 'rose cut'. Hilt elaborate carved ivory Garuda, or eagle steed of god Vishnu:
Brown, wooden scabbard.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 495 x 150 x 55mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Kris): 492 x 90 x 60mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 455 x 140 x 30mm

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