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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two objects. The object on the left is a sheath; it has a brown, curved top and a long, cylindrical bottom that is a dull gold. The object on the right is a dagger or sword; it has a wavy, black blade with a brown, carved handle on top. The handle on the dagger is shaped like a bird's head. There is a small white label on the dagger's base. The background of the image is plain and light grey. The title of the image is "Kris with Sheath". The dagger in the image is a kris.

Artwork details

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