Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 629
λ A Sinhalese knife (piha-kaetta)
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £160
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Description
λ A Sinhalese knife (piha-kaetta), heavy single edged blade 9 in., the lower part and the fullers clad in brass with scrolling foliage inlaid in white metal; two-stage hilt with two scrolling brass plates enclosing the base of the blade, finely carved horn grip; fluted wooden scabbard with white metal collar.