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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 long, asymmetrical blade with a wavy edge. The blade is silver at the tip and fades to dark gray with visible signs of wear. The hilt is wrapped in black material, possibly leather or fabric, and features a metal crossguard. The sheath is made of wood and has a brown wrapping around it, possibly rattan or cord. It is cylindrical in shape with a metal tip and a curved metal piece at the top. The sheath and sword are placed on a plain gray background. The title of the image is "Kris with Sheath" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, horn, cane, cord
Culture
Philippine, Mindanao
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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