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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two objects, a Kris and a sheath. The Kris has a dark wooden or black plastic handle with a metal blade. The blade is long and thin, with a wavy edge and a pointed tip. It is made of metal, possibly steel or iron, and has a rough, textured appearance. A small piece of red string or cord is visible near the base of the blade. The sheath is made of dark brown wood and has a T-shaped design. It is long and thin, with a rounded end. The sheath is positioned to the right of the Kris. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Sumatran, Sumatera Selatan
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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