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Hearst Museum object titled Kris handle, accession number 18-1592, described as Kris handle, “Rajah type of ivory” elephant ivory stained and painted; mythological figure with pointed face; crossed arms. Length 11 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Kris handle, accession number 18-1594, described as Kris handle, red/blond polished and patinated wood; mythological figure with pointed nose; crossed arms. Length 10.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Kris handle, accession number 18-1593, described as Kris handle, reddish brown patinated and polished wood; mythological figure with pointed nose; crossed arms. Length 14 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Kris handle, accession number 18-1591, described as Kris handle, ebony; demonic head, finely carved, long upturned nose. Length 18 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Sword, accession number 18-914, described as Sword or dagger, ceremonial; whole is assembled on interior base of iron rod with gold leaf cover; stacked on this is network of Chinese “cash” coins held together with red, yellow, green string. In temple ceremonies, as ritual paraphernalia; the coins used to make this object are Ch’ing dynasty, probably late 19th century; reverse inscription gives reign and imperial name in Manch rather than Chinese. Length 44.5. Width 9.4 cm.