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Dagger (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with sheath. Long, curved dagger with a wooden handle with black and gold designs on top. The blade is silver with a rough texture. The handle has a red and black base with gold metal around it. The sheath is brown with gold stripes and black designs at the bottom. The sheath is made of wood or leather. The dagger and sheath are on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Wood, bone, steel
Culture
Sumatran, possibly Acheen
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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