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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a knife with sheath. The sheath is on the left, dark-colored, long and slender with a T-shaped top. A decorative metal piece adorns the top, featuring a floral design. A metal band encircles the sheath near the bottom. The knife is on the right. It has a curved blade with a pointed tip. The handle is curved, with a decorative metal piece at the top, also featuring a floral design. The background is solid light-colored. The artist and title are "Knife with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Wood, steel
Culture:
Sumatran
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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