Early 17th-18th C. Asian Sri-Lanka or Ceylon KASTANE
Early 17th-18th C. Asian Sri-Lanka or Ceylon KASTANE Dagger ~ Fine Gold Gilt Hilt. Mounted with an early strong double edged blade of diamond section, one side with well preserved struck maker's mark. Solid brass hilt of traditional style with elaborate carved decorations and richly gilt finish. Rare early and exceptionally combat-worthy example. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 17 1/2" Blade length : 12"
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Early 17th-18th C. Asian Sri-Lanka or Ceylon KASTANE Dagger ~ Fine Gold Gilt Hilt. Mounted with an early strong double edged blade of diamond section, one side with well preserved struck maker's mark. Solid brass hilt of traditional style with elaborate carved decorations and richly gilt finish. Rare early and exceptionally combat-worthy example. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 17 1/2" Blade length : 12"