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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kris with Sheath by artist. A long, dark-colored knife with a wavy blade and an ornate handle made of ivory or bone, topped with a decorative piece, sits next to a wooden sheath with a curved, horn-like protrusion on top and a brass-colored metal base. The sheath has a long, thin, wooden body with a brass-colored metal band around the top. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, pelet wood (possibly kajoe), ivory (elephant), copper alloy
Culture
Madurese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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