Arms & ArmorKnives18th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath |
| Medium | Wood, silver, horn, steel, brass |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); H. without sheath 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); H. of blade 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Wt. 5 oz. (141.7 g); Wt. of sheath 1 oz. (28.3 cm) |
| Classification | Knives |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Bashford Dean, 1920 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sri Lankan |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 33279