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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Kris with Sheath image shows a dagger with a dark-colored metal blade and a wooden handle. The dagger's blade is long and narrow, with a pointed tip. A small metal piece protrudes from the side of the blade near the handle. The handle is made of dark wood, featuring a carved design at the top. The sheath is also made of dark wood, with an ornate carved design on the top portion. The sheath has a distinctive T-shaped top. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, silver
Culture
Madurese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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