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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
Museum record:
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