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Knife, Scabbard, D24.2347

Physical Description

Knife and scabbard. Fluted panel next back plain. Panel next edge inlaid silver vine/scroll. Inlaid silver inscriptions on back. Simple decoration floral, panel next hilt. Blade straight, tip broken. Curved horn hilt, dark. Steel projection from plain pommel. Fluted copper collar and chape, accommodation for stylus.

Provenance

Locality
Sri Lanka

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Knife): 14 x 19 x 234mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 25 x 25 x 213mm

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