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Kris

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Kris, by artist not specified, is a dagger with a long, wavy blade and a wooden hilt. The blade is dark gray and made of metal, featuring a long, thin shape with a pointed tip and a wavy pattern along its length. The hilt is made of dark brown wood, with a curved shape and a short, rounded pommel. A white tag is attached to the hilt. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Javanese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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