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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a sheath. The knife has a brown handle that is curved downward to the right. The handle is made of wood or bone and has a darker coloration at the top. The blade is silver with dark streaks and appears to be made of metal. The sheath is on the left, made of wood, with a decorative top featuring a carved design resembling a leaf or flower. The sheath is cylindrical with a flared base. The background of the image is light gray. The overall appearance suggests that the knife and sheath are an old pair.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Horn, steel
Culture:
Indonesian, Sulawesi (possibly the Philippines)
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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