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Knife (Bade-bade)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Knife (Bade-bade) by artist unknown. The knife has a long, thin metal blade with a pointed tip. The blade is mostly straight with a slight curve near the tip. It appears to be made of steel or a similar metal and has visible signs of wear. The handle is made of dark-colored wood or bone and curves upwards. A small, yellow tag is attached to the handle near the base of the blade. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, horn (rhinoceros)
Culture:
Sumatran, Acheen
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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