Name/Title
| Knife |
Measurements
| H 36 W 4.5cm (H 1' 2 3/16" W 1 3/4") |
Media/Materials
| steel/metal wood wood silver/metal |
Description
| Dagger/knife of a type known as a piha kaetta (or pia ketta) which originates in style from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). Ornamental scrolls on handle and carved wooden scabbard. Steel blade, silver handle, copper alloy mount. Scabbard contains ornately decorated stylus. |
Theme
| Our History --Arms and Armour --Non European Arms and Armour Our History --Arms and Armour --Edged Weapons |
Accession No
| W123 |