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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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