A FINE SRI LANKA PIHA KAETTA KNIFE
A fine, large example, with silver-mounted grips intricately incised and engraved overall. Heavy, single-edged blade with deep fullers and elaborately profiled and engraved bolsters and panels of embossed and engraved gilded silver inlay. Retains its rare wooden scabbard. 17th-18th century. Some wear. Overall length 34.6cm / 13 5/8 inches. Condition II
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A fine, large example, with silver-mounted grips intricately incised and engraved overall. Heavy, single-edged blade with deep fullers and elaborately profiled and engraved bolsters and panels of embossed and engraved gilded silver inlay. Retains its rare wooden scabbard. 17th-18th century. Some wear. Overall length 34.6cm / 13 5/8 inches. Condition II
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