{"product_id":"unique-sri-lanka-ornate-demon-head-dagger-with-green-man-sheath-18th-or-19th-century","title":"Unique Sri Lanka Ornate Demon Head Dagger with Green Man Sheath | 18th or 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ornate Sri Lankan dagger, dating to the 18th or 19th century, features an elaborately carved hilt of exceptional craftsmanship. The hilt design is richly detailed and sculptural, presenting as a one-of-a-kind example reflective of regional artistic traditions with an ornate demon head design. The dagger retains its original character and displays honest age consistent with its period of manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaggers from Sri Lanka often served ceremonial, symbolic, and status-related roles in addition to practical use. Elaborately carved hilts were typically reserved for individuals of rank or importance and frequently incorporated traditional motifs and regional design elements. Such weapons reflect the deep cultural significance of edged arms within Sri Lankan society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Sri Lankan daggers with highly ornate carved hilts are increasingly scarce, particularly examples that remain intact and unaltered. This piece represents a compelling acquisition for collectors of Asian arms, ethnographic weapons, or finely crafted ceremonial daggers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eINTERNAL USE:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43616184336458,"sku":"WGA0063","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/Unique-Sri-Lanka-Ornate-Demon-Head-Dagger-with-Green-Man-Sheath-18th-or-19th-Century.jpg?v=1779455234","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/unique-sri-lanka-ornate-demon-head-dagger-with-green-man-sheath-18th-or-19th-century","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}