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Court Knife (Wedong) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown sheath with a pointed end on the top left side; horizontal stacked bands around the sheath wound with dark thread; leather loop at bottom. A silver knife with a dark wooden handle; small metal strip separates the blade from the handle; a curve on the top right side of the blade; the right side of the knife tapers to a point.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, horn
Culture
Javanese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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