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Kris with Sheath, the hilt representing Batara Bayu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The hilt of a sword with a gold figure on top; the gold figure representing Batara Bayu; adorned with jewels; on a black stand. The sword hilt is dark-colored and appears to be made of stone or metal with a wood grain texture and a flat, wide base that tapers into a long, curved handle. The gold figure on top depicts a humanoid form; the form is standing. The figure is decorated with several jewels including red and blue stones. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, gold, semiprecious stones
Culture:
Balinese
Dimensions:
495 × 625 px
Museum record:
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