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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden sheath with a black metal handle on top. The sheath is made of dark brown wood and has a long, thin handle. At the top of the sheath, there is a T-shaped piece of wood. A black metal handle with an ornate design is attached to the top of the T-shaped piece. The metal handle is curved and tapers to a point. A small, greenish metal ball is below the handle. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The image depicts "Kris with Sheath" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Horn
Culture
Sumatran
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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