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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris and sheath. The sheath is on the left, with a brass-colored metal body and a brown leather cover on top. The sheath body is long and cylindrical. The leather cover has a curved shape with a rounded end. The sheath points down. The Kris is on the right, with a dark-colored blade featuring a distinctive wavy pattern. The blade tapers to a sharp point. It has a brown wooden or carved handle with a distinctive shape. The handle features a darker area at the top. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Horn (stag), brass, tortoise shell
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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