Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th century

MediumWood, silver, horn, steel, brass

DimensionsH. with sheath 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); H. without sheath 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); H. of blade 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Wt. 5 oz. (141.7 g); Wt. of sheath 1 oz. (28.3 cm)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Gift of Bashford Dean, 1920

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