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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Kris sword and its sheath. The sheath is on the left, made of dark brown wood, long and narrow with a flared opening at the top. The sword is on the right, with a dark brown wooden handle that curves upward. The blade is long and narrow, with a pointed tip, and has a dark, mottled appearance with visible etchings or patterns. The background is a plain off-white color. The title of the image is "Kris with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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