Arms & ArmorDaggers17th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Piha Kaetta) with Stylus and Sheath
MediumSteel, horn, wood, brass
DimensionsDagger (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)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th century
Credit LineThe Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSri Lankan
Date Range1601 – 1700