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Gauntlet Sword (Pata)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gauntlet Sword (Pata) by unknown artist. The object has a long, thin, cylindrical handle made of dark-colored material, possibly metal or wood, with visible signs of wear and tear. The handle is mostly a dark gray color. At the top of the handle is a bulbous section made of dark-colored leather or metal with a stitched edge. A flap covers the top, secured by a thin cord with a small metal tassel. The bulbous section has a horizontal protrusion near the bottom. The background of the image is a plain white color, with a slight shadow visible around the object.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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