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Collection Area Visual Arts Container Reference (shelfmark) Photo 184 Subject Arabic Inscriptions

1. Photo 184(37a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 184(37a)
Title:
Kris met Arabische inscriptie, Garoet [Kris with Arabic inscription, Garut]. Photographer: Kinsbergen, Isidore van
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography Kris in steel and gold, with Arabic inscriptions on blade. 'Kris (keris) ornamentde with a veiled Durga, acting as the goddess of the netherworld, ready for frightening a victim to death; probably inscribed with a Koran verse in Arabic script. Garut, Garut dis...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1863-Apr 1864
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 184(37b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 184(37b)
Title:
Kris met Arabische inscriptie, Garoet [Kris with Arabic inscription, Garut]. Photographer: Kinsbergen, Isidore van
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography Other side of the kris seen in print 37a. Kris in steel and gold, with Arabic inscriptions on blade. 'Kris (keris) ornamentde with a veiled Durga, acting as the goddess of the netherworld, ready for frightening a victim to death; probably inscribed with a Kor...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1863-Apr 1864
Extent:
1 item

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