Arms & ArmorKnives18th–19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Stylus, Pricker, and Sheath |
| Medium | Gold, steel, velvet |
| Dimensions | Knife (a); H. with sheath 11 in. (27.9 cm); H. without sheath 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g); sheath (b); Wt. 0.2 oz. (5.7 g); stylus (c); L. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Wt. 2 oz. (56.7 g); pricker (d); L. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g) L. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Stylus L. 9 7/16 in. (24.0 cm); Pricker L. 2 3/4 in. (7.0 cm) H. with sheath in. (cm); H. without sheath in. (cm); W. in. (cm); Wt. oz. (g); Wt. of sheath oz. (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 31558