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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
Museum record:
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