Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger, also known as a katar, has a long, thin blade made of silver or steel with a pointed tip. The blade is straight and tapers to a point. A gold-colored metal guard is positioned at the top of the blade, featuring two long, thin prongs that extend upwards on either side. The guard has a decorative design with a central section that is wider than the rest, adorned with small circular details. A gold-colored metal piece is situated below the guard, featuring a human face with a beard. The background of the image is a plain white surface.