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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kris with Sheath by Unidentified Artist. The image shows a dagger with a sheath. The dagger has a curved, yellow handle with a textured surface. The blade is long and narrow with a wavy pattern. The sheath is made of wood and has a T-shaped top. The sheath is brown with darker brown spots. The dagger and sheath are placed on a gray background. The dagger is on the left and the sheath is on the right. The handle of the dagger is curved like a hook. The blade of the dagger is dark gray or black. The sheath has a long, thin handle.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, wood, brass
Culture
Madurese
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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