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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Kris with Sheath" by an unknown artist depicts a dagger and its wooden sheath. The dagger has a long, narrow, dark-colored blade with a pointed tip. The handle is made of brown material, possibly wood or bone, and features a distinctive curved shape with a series of small bumps or ridges along its length. The sheath is made of wood and has a reddish-brown color with darker spots or stains. It is shaped to fit the curved blade, with a long, thin handle and a wider, curved section at the top. The sheath is positioned above the handle, with the curved section facing upwards and the handle pointing downwards. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Kajoe pelet, horn
Culture:
Javanese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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