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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Kris with Sheath shows a sheath and a dagger. The sheath is on the left and made of dark brown wood with a lighter brown wood on top. The top of the sheath is shaped like an axe head, with a curved top edge. A cylindrical handle extends down. The dagger on the right has a silver-colored blade that is wavy along the length. The dagger's handle is made of brown wood.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, horn
Culture:
Indonesian, Sumbawa
Dimensions:
446 × 625 px
Museum record:
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