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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sheath and a dagger. The sheath is on the left, made of dark brown wood with a T-shaped design. The dagger is on the right, with a long, thin blade and a black handle featuring a decorative animal head. The dagger's blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point. The handle is black and has a distinctive animal head design. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The image depicts "Kris with Sheath" by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
Malayan (scabbard possibly Sumatran)
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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