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Sword (Ayda Katti)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword (Ayda Katti). Metal sword with a curved blade and wooden handle. The blade is dark gray with a slightly rounded tip and straight edge. The blade's surface appears worn and has a rough texture. The handle is made of wood with a dark brown metal band at the top and bottom. The handle is rectangular in shape with visible wood grain. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, brass, horn (stag)
Culture:
Indian, Coorg
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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