Arms & ArmorDaggers17th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Piha Kaetta) with Stylus and Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, horn, wood, brass |
| Dimensions | Dagger (a); L. with sheath 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); L. without sheath 11 in. (27.9 cm); L. of blade 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Wt. 4 oz. (113.4 g); Wt. of sheath 1.4 oz. (39.7 g); skewer (b); L. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Wt. 2.1 oz. (59.5 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 17th century |
| Credit Line | The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sri Lankan |
| Date Range | 1601 – 1700 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 32248