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Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a sheath. The knife has a dark brown handle that is curved at the top. The blade is silver and appears to be made of metal, with a rough texture and a pointed tip. A slight bulge extends along the blade's edge. The sheath is made of wood and has a gold-colored metal piece at the top. It is shaped to fit the curved blade. The sheath is placed to the right of the knife. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, bone
Culture
Sumatran, possibly Acheen
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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