Sri Lankan Siha Kaetta Dagger with Scabbard / Sheath

[Jack Loomes]

Date: ca. 1700

Medium: Silver, Shark Skin

Dimensions: H. with sheath 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); H. without sheath 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); H. of blade 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Wt. 12.4 oz. (351.5 g); Wt. of sheath 2.8 oz. (79.4 g)

Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

Accession Number: 36.25.786a, b

Source: www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/31766