Guarded Dagger (Katar)
The Guarded Dagger (Katar) by its artist is a metal object with a long, thin, pointed blade. The blade is narrow and straight with a sharp tip. It is attached to a decorative handle. The handle has a wide, flat section at the top with a curved shape. There are two small protrusions on either side of the top section. The handle is decorated with intricate designs, including floral patterns and etchings. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Steel
- Culture:
- Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
- Dimensions:
- 351 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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