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Knife (Golok) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with sheath; Golok; A knife with a curved wooden handle and a silver-gray metal blade with visible signs of wear and aging; The sheath is made of wood, with a broken and rough top end; The sheath is a lighter brown color than the handle; The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Malayan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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