A Javanese kris with bone handle carved with ropetwist and geometric patterns, with simulated watered steel blade, wood scabbard -- 18¼in.long; another kris with carved wood hilt, similar blade and wood and brass scabbard; and a dhyak with bone hilt carved with mythical beasts and wood scabbard -- 23¼in.long. (3)

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A Javanese kris with bone handle carved with ropetwist and geometric patterns, with simulated watered steel blade, wood scabbard -- 18¼in.long; another kris with carved wood hilt, similar blade and wood and brass scabbard; and a dhyak with bone hilt carved with mythical beasts and wood scabbard -- 23¼in.long. (3)

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