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Knife (Golok) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a curved, light-colored handle made from what appears to be ivory or bone, attached to a metal blade with a darker patina. The blade is long and narrow with a curved shape. A small, rectangular tag tied to the top with string bears handwritten numbers. A black leather sheath, slightly damaged at the top, lies beside the knife. The background is a plain gray surface. The items are labeled as "Knife (Golok) with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, steel, ivory
Culture:
Sumatran
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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