Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, crystal, silver, wood

DimensionsH. with sheath 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); H. without sheath 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); W. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Wt. 2.2 oz. (62.4 g); Wt. of sheath 0.9 oz. (25.5 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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