Dagger (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th century

MediumSteel, ivory, wood, silver, brass

DimensionsH. with sheath 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); H. without sheath 12 15/16 in. (32.9 cm); H. of blade 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm); W. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); D. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.7 oz. (586.8 g); Wt. of sheath 4.1 oz. (119.1 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926

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