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Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a curved handle and a long, narrow blade. The handle is dark-colored, possibly black or dark brown, and has a distinctive curved shape, tapering to a point at the top. A small metal piece protrudes from the side of the handle. The blade is made of metal, likely silver or gray in color, with visible signs of wear and tear, including spots and discoloration. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the tip. A decorative metal piece adorns the base of the blade where it meets the handle. The knife is accompanied by a sheath, not pictured, but described as part of the title. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The artist of this piece is Piha Kaetta, and the title is "Knife".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, steel, brass
Culture
Sri Lankan
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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