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Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife and its sheath. The knife has a black handle with a slight curve at the top. The blade is long and thin with a slight curve. It is made of metal and has a dark patina. The sheath is made of a material that appears to be covered in a gold-colored fabric or metal with an etched design. The sheath is L-shaped with a cylindrical section and a right angle bend. It has a pattern etched into it. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The image depicts the 'Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath' by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Metal
Culture
Minangkabau
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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