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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Sheath by Artist. The knife has a curved, pointed blade with a distinctive pattern of darker and lighter gray lines. The blade is long and narrow. The handle is made of light-colored material, possibly bone or ivory, and is shaped like a tusk or a horn, curving upwards and back. A short, thin piece of metal connects the handle to the blade. The sheath is made of dark brown wood with a small, light-colored piece of material at the top. The sheath is cylindrical and has a small circular base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Ivory, wood
Culture:
Malayan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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