Lot 288:
A FINE SRI LANKA PIHA KAETTA KNIFE
Description
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 silver inlay. Retains its rare wooden scabbard. 17th-18th century. Some wear, scabbard chipped. Overall length 28.8cm / 11 ½ inches. Condition II
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