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Kris with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts two dagger-like objects. The one on the left has a green and gold handle with a rounded top. The handle features a floral pattern. A red line runs along the edge of the handle. The long, thin blade is gold with a brown and black design. The dagger on the right has a gold handle with a figure on top. The figure appears to be a person. The handle has small gems around it. The long, thin blade is black and gray with a wavy pattern. The blade has a pointed tip. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, gold, semiprecious stones
Culture
Balinese
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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