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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris with sheath. The sheath is made of dark brown wood and has a T-shaped design. The sheath is on the left side of the image and the Kris on the right. The Kris has a long, wavy blade with a pointed tip. The handle of the Kris is made of dark wood or metal and has a decorative element near the top. There is a black ring near the handle and a metal quillon. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, horn
Culture:
Malayan
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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