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Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife and sheath, titled "Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath". The sheath is on the left, made of dark brown wood with a lighter wood or bone inlay at the top; the wood tapers from a rounded, knob-like bottom. The metal band at the top of the sheath is ornate with floral patterns. The knife is on the right; it has a curved blade with a pointed tip and intricate filigree metalwork along its length; the metal of the blade is weathered to a dark, mottled gray. The handle of the knife is made of dark brown material with a carved animal head at the top. A metal collar around the handle features ornate designs. The sheath and knife are placed on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

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