Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Sumatra - circa 1850 Japanese Edged Weapons The Library of Congress has

The Library of Congress has a complete set of V-Discs

There were three main variations

made of pressed leather

The process however also removed most of the markings

It does however have some stains and light moth

Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Sumatra - circa 1850 Japanese Edged Weapons The Library of Congress hasOriginal Item: One Only. The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade. A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in