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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Sheath by Artist. The knife has a straight edge and a pointed tip. The blade is gray and appears to be made of metal. The handle of the knife is orange with a textured pattern. A gold-colored metal band separates the handle from the blade. The sheath is also orange with a textured pattern and has a gold-colored body with a dark brown tip. The sheath and knife are placed on a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Gold, steel
Culture:
Malayan
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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