Arms & ArmorDaggers18th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, ivory, wood, silver, brass |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); H. without sheath 12 15/16 in. (32.9 cm); H. of blade 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm); W. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); D. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.7 oz. (586.8 g); Wt. of sheath 4.1 oz. (119.1 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sri Lankan |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 32743