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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris sword and its sheath. The sword has a dark brown, curved wooden handle. The blade is long and narrow with a wavy pattern and a pointed tip. The metal appears to have a textured surface with a darker patina. The sheath has a dark brown wooden handle and a curved brown leather cover. The sheath's body is long and thin, made of dark brown wood. The background is a plain white surface. The sword and sheath are positioned vertically, side by side. The overall color scheme is dark brown, black and white. The image is likely a product or museum artifact photo. The title of the image is Kris with Sheath, by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

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