Title: Sword and scabbard (Sinhalese: kasthane)
Object type: Sword
Date: 18th century
Culture: Sri Lanka
Period: Kandyian period
Medium: Silver, gold, iron, wood, and gemstones
Dimensions: a) Sword (handle and blade): 3 3/4 × 24 in. (9.5 × 61 cm); Blade: 1 × 15 in. (2.5 × 38.1 cm)
b) Scabbard: 1 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (3.8 × 44.5 cm)
c) Chape: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit line: Purchase, Fernando Family Trust Gift, in honor of Dr. Quintus and Mrs. Wimala Fernando, 2016
Department: Asian Art
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY