The Kastane is the national sword of Sri-Lanka. It is characterized by its short curved blade, usually of mediocre quality and highly decorative hilt and scabbard. Here we have a good example with 22 inches steel blade, thick and heavier than usual. All hilt parts are of great decorative values – A piece of art by itself. The monster styled quillons, the engraved D guard and grips, and the carved horn grip with monster head pommel, all inlayed with brass pieces and delicately carved with great care and fine details. Total length 27 ½ inches. Very good condition with good age patina and very shallow pitted spots. An unusually early decorative piece at a very attractive price.