Sword (Kris)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Sword (Kris) by an unknown artist. A sword with a long handle and a short blade. The handle appears to be made of dark wood. Wrapped around the handle are two thin strips of light brown string. The bottom of the handle is rounded. The top of the handle is connected to a brass or gold piece with etched designs. On top of the piece is a small sculpture of a human figure. The sword has a short, wide blade with a flat, asymmetrical shape. The blade and guard are made of a silver or gray metal. The background is a light gray color.