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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden sheath with rounded top and ridged lower end, light brown cord wrapped around middle, small metal ring on cord; long curved knife with pointed tip, silver metal blade showing signs of rust, handle wrapped with light brown cord, small piece of dark brown leather wrapped on handle below cord; both items on gray background. Knife with Sheath, by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, cane (rattan)
Culture
Philippine, Bagobo
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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