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Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a sheath. The sheath is on the left, made of dark brown wood or plant material, cylindrical and tapered to a point at the bottom, with two white straps around it. The knife on the right has a silver blade with a gold and black handle. The handle features gold filigree and a blue inlay. The blade shows signs of wear and tear. The background is light gray. The knife and sheath are titled "Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Ivory, silver, brass
Culture:
Sri Lankan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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