Dagger, Piha Kaetta

Sri Lanka

17th century, Kandyan period (1597-1815)

Titles Dagger, Piha Kaetta (Descriptive)
Medium iron, ivory, gold, cut steel
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Robert Rosser, 1977.228
Object Name dagger
Classification Weapons and Ammunition
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