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A RARE SRI LANKA PIHA KAETTA KNIFE

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Description

Of characteristic form, the rare grip of silver, finely wrought and engraved, with silver bolsters. The heavy, single-edged blade with back fullers. In its carved wooden scabbard with silver locket. First half of the 19th century. Blade age-darkened. Overall length 31.6cm. Condition III

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A RARE SRI LANKA PIHA KAETTA KNIFE

Name: A RARE SRI LANKA PIHA KAETTA KNIFE
SKU: 152002868
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

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Starting Price $200

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