DepartmentAsia

Small Knife

NameSmall Knife

DateLate 19th c.

Place madeIndonesia, Southeast Asia, ASIA

Mediumwood, metal

DimensionsOverall: 9 7/16 x 1 x 1 in. (24 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser

Object numberFA.2003.37.7V

DescriptionKnife / dagger with the carved wooden (?) hilt in form of seated human figure with one hand covering it's eyes, the other hand behind it's back. The knife sits in a wooden (?) sheath. The sheath is oblong with three carved knots in the center.