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Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife has a metal blade with a light-colored wooden handle. The handle is shaped like a horn or a trumpet, flaring out at the top. A dark metal band encircles the top of the handle. The blade is slightly curved and pointed, with a dull gray color and visible signs of wear. The sheath is made of dark metal with a light-colored wooden top and resembles the shape of a horn. It has a decorative pattern etched into its surface. The sheath and knife are placed on a plain white background. The title of the image is "Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Ivory, wood, silver, steel
Culture
Sumatran
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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