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Sheath for a Kris

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sheath for a Kris by Unidentified Artist. The object is a long, thin, wooden handle with a curved metal piece attached at the top. The handle is dark brown and tapered, with a rounded end. The curved metal piece is also dark brown and has a hook-like shape on one end. The metal piece extends on one side of the handle only. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, gold, ivory, pigment
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette