Knife (Phia Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumIvory, steel, wood

DimensionsH. with sheath 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); H. without sheath 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); Wt. 3.6 oz. (102.1 g); Wt. of sheath 6.7 oz. (189.9 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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