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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris with Sheath. The sheath is on the left, with a long, thin, brass-colored metal body and a brown, curved wooden or plastic piece at the top that resembles a beak or a hook. The sheath is taller than it is wide. The Kris is on the right, with a long, thin, gray metal blade that tapers to a point. The handle of the Kris is made of dark brown wood and has a distinctive curved shape. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The items appear to be placed directly on the surface.

Artwork Details

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