Sword and scabbard (Sinhalese: kasthane)

Date18th century

MediumSilver, gold, iron, wood, and gemstones

Dimensionsa) Sword (handle and blade): 3 3/4 × 24 in. (9.5 × 61 cm); Blade: 1 × 15 in. (2.5 × 38.1 cm) b) Scabbard: 1 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (3.8 × 44.5 cm) c) Chape: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)

CultureSri Lanka

PeriodKandyian period

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationMetalwork

Purchase, Fernando Family Trust Gift, in honor of Dr. Quintus and Mrs. Wimala Fernando, 2016

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