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Sword (Klewang) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown curved sword handle with two protruding pieces at the top, secured by orange and black cord. The handle is wrapped with dark brown material and five orange bands. A dark brown sheath with a curved top and cutout for the handle is attached. The sheath has a dark metal band and is wrapped with orange cord. The background is white with subtle shadows. The object is titled "Sword (Klewang) with Scabbard".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, silver, cane
Culture
Indonesian, Sulawesi
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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