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SRI LANKA, 18TH CENTURY
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A FINE SINHALESE DAGGER (PIHA KAETTA)
SRI LANKA, 18TH CENTURY
The broad single-edged steel blade with fuller along the back edge decorated with silver-overlaid arabesques, the forte covered with cast and pierced silver panels, the carved ivory hilt with silver-pommel cap, the original silver scabbard with silver filigree mounts
10 7/8in. (27.8cm.)
SRI LANKA, 18TH CENTURY
The broad single-edged steel blade with fuller along the back edge decorated with silver-overlaid arabesques, the forte covered with cast and pierced silver panels, the carved ivory hilt with silver-pommel cap, the original silver scabbard with silver filigree mounts
10 7/8in. (27.8cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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