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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sheath and a sword. The sheath is on the left side. It is made of brass and has a long, thin, cylindrical shape. The top part of the sheath is covered with brown leather. The leather is shaped like a crescent moon with the ends pointing upwards. The sword is on the right side. It has a dark brown handle with a carved design. The blade is dark and has a wavy pattern along its length. The sword has a small metal piece near the handle. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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