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Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife with a sheath. The knife has a dark brown handle and a silver blade with a darker edge. The sheath has a wooden base with dark brown ends. The knife and sheath are laid on a white surface. The sheath is on the left and the knife is on the right. The knife's handle is similar to the sheath's top. The knife's blade is long and pointed. The sheath and knife are side-by-side. The image contains Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, horn, steel
Culture
Indonesian, Sulawesi
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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