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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
Museum record:
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