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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, thin, pointed blade. The blade is silver with a slight curve. The handle of the dagger is not visible. To the left of the dagger is a sheath, which is red with silver filigree. The sheath is pointed at the bottom and has two small loops on either side at the top. The sheath is made of metal and has an intricate design. The background of the image is light gray. The dagger and sheath are titled "Dagger (Katar) with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, velvet, wood
Culture:
Indian, Rajasthan; sheath, South Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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