Artwork preview

Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife and sheath. The knife has a curved handle made of dark brown material, possibly wood or horn, with a decorative gold-colored metal piece at the top and middle. The blade is silver with a pointed tip and intricate designs. The sheath is made of dark brown wood with a decorative metal piece at the top. The sheath also has a small opening to allow the knife to be pulled out. The background of the image is light gray. The knife and sheath are placed side by side. The knife is titled "Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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