Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumIvory, silver, brass

DimensionsH. with sheath 14 in. (35.6 cm); H. without sheath 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6.9 oz. (649.2 g); Wt. of sheath 3.4 oz. (96.4 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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