Piha kaetta knife, Sri Lanka, 19th century Featuring a strong, single-edged steel blade, covered on both sides with thick, elaborate plant motifs engraved on a brass mount. Slightly curved black wood handle carved with the liya-pata motif found on the brass part. The pommel is covered by a silver-plated plate with repoussé foliate decoration, secured by a brass ferrule. Length: 28.5 cm Missing scabbard, wear, oxidized blade.