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Sheath for a Kris

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown leather sheath with intricate etchings throughout; leather wrapped around each end; sheath forms the shape of the dagger it once held; a small white tag hangs from the sheath near the handle; set against a white background; Sheath for a Kris; Unidentified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, cane (rattan)
Culture:
Philippine
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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