Knife (Piha Kaetta)

Sri Lankan

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Knife (Piha Kaetta)
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: Sri Lankan
Medium: Steel, wood, brass, silver
Dimensions: L. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 9.7 oz. (275 g)
Classification: Knives
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.956
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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