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Kris

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Kris, by artist Kris, is a dagger with a long, thin blade and a distinctive wavy pattern. The blade has a central groove running along its length with wavy edges on both sides. The crossguard features a wide, flat piece of metal with curved ends. The hilt is black and made of a smooth material, possibly wood or plastic.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Ebony, silver
Culture:
possibly Bornean
Dimensions:
446 × 625 px
Museum record:
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