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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kris with sheath. Dark brown metal kris with wavy blade, hilt with figure on top and protrusions on sides near base; hilt decorated with etchings. Sheath has curved metal cap and wood body decorated with etchings. Wood body broken on top. Three items: kris, sheath and cap. Cap on left. Wooden sheath on left. Kris on right. Background beige.

Artwork details

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