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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Kris with sheath. The dagger has a long, narrow blade with an etched pattern. The blade is dark-colored with a pointed tip. It has a black and gold hilt featuring an etched design. The handle is made of light-colored wood and curves downward. To the right of the dagger is a dark brown wooden sheath with a metal base and a wide, flat top. The sheath has a dark metal piece at the top. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Ivory, brass, silver
Culture:
Indonesian, Sumbawa Island
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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