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The Istana

Bejewelled Silver Kris

Country: The Republic of Indonesia

Last updated 11 March 2026

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto presented this gift to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during his State Visit to Singapore from June 15 to 16, 2025.

Bejeweled Silver Kris

Dimensions: 76 × 21.5 × 5 cm

This kris, a traditional dagger symbolising power, was crafted by Balinese artisans. Its hilt and sheath are adorned with gilded silver and ruby gemstones. The blade is forged using a complex metal-layering technique that produces a distinctive pamor pattern known as Beras Wutah (“scattered rice”), which is traditionally believed to bring prosperity.