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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette