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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden handled dagger with a brass sheath featuring an ornate etched pattern. The sheath has a T-shaped handle. A short, dark metal dagger with a wavy blade and gold-colored decorative piece on the hilt lies next to the sheath. The image is titled "Kris with Sheath".

Artwork details

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