Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumBrass, silver

DimensionsH. with sheath 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); H. without sheath 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 7.2 oz. (204.1 g); Wt. of sheath 2.2 oz. (62.4 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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