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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sheath and a Kris sword. The sheath has a brown wooden handle and a rusted metal belt attachment; it is on the top left. The cylindrical handle of the sword is on the left; it is made of brass and has a red material on the top. The sword on the right has a wavy blade and wooden handle; the blade is made of dark gray metal. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Kajou pelet, brass, tortoise shell
Culture
Balinese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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