Dagger Called Pia-kaeta, With Its Scabbard. Sri Lanka, 18th Century

Dagger Called Pia-kaeta, With Its Scabbard. Sri Lanka, 18th Century -photo-3

Dagger Called Pia-kaeta, With Its Scabbard. Sri Lanka, 18th Century -photo-4

Object description :

"Dagger Called Pia-kaeta, With Its Scabbard. Sri Lanka, 18th Century "

Pia-Kaeta DAGUE, with scabbard.
Sri-Lanka, 18th century
Steel, wood, silver, gilded brass
Total length: 35 cm - Length of dagger: 30.3 cm
Blade length: 19.8 cm - Back of blade width: 1.3cm

Strong, slightly curved, single-edged steel blade with gutters inlaid with engraved gilded brass on both sides; the heel is engraved with large foliage scrolls and the back is trimmed with an engraved gilded brass leaf.
Cut and engraved brass ferrule.
The spindle is made of light patina plates, finely carved with scroll motifs organized in capitals, riveted three times, including two nails trimmed with silver-cut flowery rosettes. The top is also trimmed with silver plates.
Carved teak scabbard with filigree brass cap.

Very good condition.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP5301

Price: 2 400 €