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Knife (Piha Kaetta)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Knife (Piha Kaetta)" by an unknown artist is a curved knife with a silver-gray metal blade that appears weathered and worn. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the tip. It has a slight curve along its length. The handle is made of a darker metal and features an ornate design. It is shaped like a branch or a root with protrusions and indentations. A gold-colored metal piece connects the handle to the blade, with an ornate pattern on it. The background of the image is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, brass
Culture
Sri Lankan
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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