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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sheath and a dagger. The sheath is made of light-colored wood and has a curved top with a long, thin bottom. The dagger has a dark-colored blade with a pointed tip and a curved handle made of light-colored wood. The dagger and sheath are displayed side-by-side on a gray background. The dagger titled "Kris with Sheath" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, silver
Culture:
Javanese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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