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Blade (Kudi tranchang)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black metal object. The object is long and thin, with a pointed end on the left and a thinner, straight end on the right. A small metal piece is attached to the top of the object, near the left end. The object has a serrated edge along its top. The background is white with shading darker at the corners. The object is titled "Blade (Kudi tranchang)" by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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