Antique "Piha kaeta" knife, with a strong blade engraved and damascened with golden motifs, the heel is reinforced with a golden copper plate, chiseled with floral motifs. The small wooden handle, typical of this model of knife, is carved and decorated with riveted brass parts. Broken/glued handle (very little visible) in wood with dark patina. Sri-Lanka (formerly Ceylon), 19th century. Plinth. L: 27,5 cm