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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris with a sheath. The Kris has a dark brown handle wrapped with leather; the wrapping on the handle is wavy. The blade is long and curved with a wavy pattern along its length, tapering to a point. The metal appears to have a greenish tint. The sheath is made of dark wood with a T-shaped top; the handle portion is long and rounded. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Balinese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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