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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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