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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger and sheath. The dagger has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip. The handle is made of metal and features an ornate design with gold and silver filigree. The handle also has several small, blue gemstones. The sheath is made of metal and has a similar design to the handle, with gold and silver filigree and small, blue gemstones. The sheath is also decorated with a red material. The sheath is positioned to the right of the dagger. The background of the image is white. The dagger and sheath are titled "Kris with Sheath" and are by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Blade, 1766–67; Mount, 19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, turquoise, garnet
Culture
Malayan with Turkish mountings
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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