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Knife (Sekin) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a brown wooden handle carved in the shape of a bird's head, featuring a long curved beak. The handle's metal collar is adorned with etched floral patterns. The blade is long and slender with a slight curve and three ridges running along its length. Sheath made of brown wood, cut and shaped to imitate a leaf or flower; metal cap features etched designs. The sheath's body is wrapped with bands of metal. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Sumatran
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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