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Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Stylus and Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife Piha Kaetta with stylus and sheath. The knife has a curved blade with intricate designs. The blade is silver with a gold-colored metal inlay on the bottom half; the handle is black and gold. The stylus is long and thin, with a small pointed tip and a decorative gold handle. The sheath is cylindrical and made of black material with a gold-colored metal band around the middle and at the top. The sheath is lying on its side, with the knife and stylus placed beside it. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

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