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Dagger (<i>Piha Kaetta</i>) with Stylus and Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger with a curved blade, a sheath, and a stylus. The dagger's blade is silver with a slight curve and pointed tip. The handle is dark brown with gold accents. The handle's top is made from what appears to be carved wood; the bottom half of the handle is wrapped with silver filigree. A gold star shape is visible on the top of the handle. The sheath is made from a combination of materials, featuring a silver top section with gold trim and a dark brown bottom section with angled grooves. The stylus has a long, thin metal shaft with an ornate gold handle at the top. The handle features decorative elements, and the stylus tapers to a point at the end. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel, horn, wood, brass
Culture
Sri Lankan
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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