Dagger (Bade-bade) with Sheath

Unknown Artist

16th–19th century

Dagger (Bade-bade) with Sheath by Unknown Artist

Medium

Wood, bone, steel

Dimensions

L. with sheath 16 7/16 in. (41.8 cm); L. without sheath 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 6.2 oz. (175.8 g); Wt. of sheath 1.1 oz. (31.2 g)

Classification

Knives

Culture

Sumatran, possibly Acheen

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

Accession Number

36.25.689a, b

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