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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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