The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 10 553
Lot 34
  • A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
  • A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
  • A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 553
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
made for a person of high status, the grip of finely carved ivory applied with silver fittings, the forte with finely chased and pierced scrolling foliage, the blade carved with a long pierced scrolling vine bordered by gilt-line inlay, the back and sides finely decorated, with a ribbed silver scabbard, some splits to scabbard, the blade 21,5cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export



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