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DAGUE known as Pia-Kaeta, with its scabbard.
Sri-Lanka, 18th century
Steel, wood, silver, gilded brass
Total length: 35 cm - Dagger length: 30.3 cm
Blade length: 19.8 cm - Blade back width: 1.3cm
Strong, slightly curved, single-edged steel blade with gutters inlaid with engraved gilded brass on both sides; the heel is engraved with large foliage scrolls and the back is trimmed with an engraved gilded brass leaf.
Cut and engraved brass ferrule.
The spindle is made of light patina plates, finely carved with scroll motifs organized in capitals, riveted three times, including two nails trimmed with silver-cut flowery rosettes. The top is also trimmed with silver plates.
Carved teak wood scabbard with filigree brass cap.
Very good condition.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP5301
Ref: C3HN7D4MPZ