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Gauntlet Sword (Pata)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver and copper sword hilt with metal studded edges. Two copper circles with radiating lines and dot centers. A copper diamond shape between the circles. A copper decorative element on bottom similar to nose and mouth. A curved metal piece at top. A partial sword visible at bottom. A grey background. Title: Gauntlet Sword (Pata). Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, brass
Culture
Indian, South Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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