Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

Date18th century

MediumSteel, brass, silver, horn (buffalo or rhioceros), wood

DimensionsH. with sheath 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); H. without sheath 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); H. of blade 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 8.6 oz. (235.3 g); Wt. of sheath 1.7 oz (48.2 g)

CultureSri Lankan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Gift of Bashford Dean, 1920

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