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Knife (Piha Kaetta)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a curved handle and a blade. The handle is dark-colored, possibly made of wood or horn, and has a distinctive curved shape. The handle appears to be decorated with metal work. The blade is long and narrow, with a pointed tip. It is made of metal, likely steel, and features an ornate metal covering on one side near the handle with leaf-like patterns and other designs. The blade appears to be weathered, with visible signs of aging or wear, and possibly some rust. The background of the image is white. The knife is titled "Knife (Piha Kaetta)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, brass, silver
Culture:
Sri Lankan
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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