Sword (Kris)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sword has a long, narrow blade made of silver or a silver-colored metal. The blade is straight and tapers to a point. It has an etched pattern running along its length. The hilt is made of dark brown wood or leather and has a distinctive curved shape. A round metal plate with an etched design is at the base of the hilt. The pommel features a carved metal figure resembling a mythical creature. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Sword (Kris)" and the artist is unspecified.