A Sinhalese kirichchiya
A rare type of Sinhalese dagger with stylized bird hilt and blade with backedge.
SoldFine Canton-style export sword guard
Introduction Many Asian export sword guards, and later Japanese guards inspired by them
SoldA Sinhalese lacquered bow
With classic cinnabar red, yellow, green and black lacquered decoration.
SoldSinhalese lacquered cane
Description An antique Sinhalese walking cane, made of a light and relatively flexible
SoldAn early "piha-kaetta"
Of nice quality, with unusual openwork silver bolster with serapendiya.
€1500,-Sinhalese pihiya with scabbard
IntroductionOften called piha-kaetta, which are actually the chopper versions,
SoldSinhalese export sword guard
A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.
GalleryGold alloy Sinhalese pihiya
Often called piha-kaetta, these knives were mainly made by the King's Workshops.
SoldFine piha kaetta with velvet scabbard
A very fine example with beautifully chiseled silver pommel plate.
SoldVery fine Sinhalese kasthāné
With parcel gilding and ruby eyes, in a fine silver repousse scabbard.
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