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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Kris with Sheath shows a dagger with a long, narrow, straight blade that tapers to a point. The blade is made of metal with a slightly tarnished appearance and a darker hue near the tip. A decorative metal piece connects the blade to the handle. The handle is made of dark brown material, possibly wood or leather, wrapped in a cord-like material. To the right of the dagger is a wooden sheath, shaped like a "T" when viewed from above, with a rounded top and a long, thin bottom. The sheath is made of dark wood with black stripes running through it. Both the dagger and sheath are set against a plain off-white background. The image depicts the "Kris with Sheath" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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