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Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a sheath, titled "Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath". Dark brown wooden sheath with T-shaped handle and gold floral inlays. Sheath lies on its side with the handle pointing to the left. The knife has a light brown handle made from an animal horn and a long narrow curved blade with a pointed tip. The knife's blade is dirty with spots of rust. The sheath's handle is dark brown with gold accents. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, horn, ivory
Culture
Malayan
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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