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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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