Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumWood, silver, brass, steel

DimensionsH. with sheath 14 1/16 in. (35.7 cm); H. without sheath 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 13.2 oz. (374.2 g); Wt. of sheath 2.4 oz. (68 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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