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Jungle Knife (Parang) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a jungle knife with a sheath. The knife has a long, curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears to be made of metal, with a silver color and some darker spots or discoloration. The handle of the knife is made of wood and has a carved design at the end. The sheath is made of brown leather or wood and is shaped to fit the curved blade. It has a small piece of string or twine attached to it. The background of the image is a plain, off-white color. The knife and sheath are placed on a flat surface, with the knife positioned above the sheath.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Malayan
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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