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Knife (Barong) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife (Barong) with Sheath. Large knife with curved blade, pointed tip, and straight edge. Handle is wood with black and reddish-brown color. Sheath is dark brown wood with scrolled ends. Sheath lies below the knife. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, horn
Culture:
Philippine
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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