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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Kris with Sheath" by an unknown artist. The kris has a long, wavy black sheath with a brown handle. The sheath is adorned with a decorative metal piece. To the right of the sheath is the kris' blade with a distinctive curved shape, resembling a bird's beak or a crescent moon. The blade features a dark brown patina. The hilt of the kris is made of brass or gold-colored metal with an etched design. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Bone, brass
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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