Sri Lankan · 18th–19th century
Arms & ArmorKnives18th–19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Knife |
| Medium | Ivory, brass, silver, wood |
| Dimensions | H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 1.4 oz. (946.9 g) |
| Classification | Knives |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sri Lankan |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31546