Cambodia or Thailand, 11th Century, Gilt Bronze The dagger carries an inscription that reads: "In the year 964 Shaka (AD 1042), the Lon Ayak Canhvar from the sanctuary dedicated to the Sovereign of the Universe of Treh made this offering." Boston Museum of Fine Arts 68.289 |
This type of leaf shaped blade dagger is commonly seen on Javan sculptures and bas-reliefs from the 9th to 13th century before the appearance of the Keris.
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Candi Siva, Prambanan, Central Java 10th Century
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Detail of Durga statue |
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