Arms & ArmorKnives18th–19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath |
| Medium | Ivory, silver, brass |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 14 in. (35.6 cm); H. without sheath 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6.9 oz. (649.2 g); Wt. of sheath 3.4 oz. (96.4 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 31552