Kris
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Kris

TitleKris
Date16th–19th century 16th century
MediumSteel, wood
ClassificationKrisses
OriginJavanese Javanese
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Kris” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 16th–19th century. It is executed in steel, wood and classified as krisses. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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