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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger, titled "Katar", by an unknown artist, features a long, narrow, pointed silver blade with a slight curve and tapering shape. The blade's surface has a subtle sheen and appears to be made of metal, likely steel. At the top of the blade, a gold-colored metal piece is attached, featuring a curved shape with a decorative design. Two long, thin, gold-colored metal pieces protrude from the top of this piece, positioned on either side, and curve slightly outward. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
South Indian, Mughal
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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