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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris with sheath. The sheath is on the left, and has a wooden or light brown grip-shaped top. The sheath itself is a long, thin, light-colored metal. The Kris is on the right. The handle is made of dark brown wood and has a distinctive curved shape. The blade is long and narrow, made of dark metal with a wavy edge. The blade is pointed and appears to be hand-forged. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

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