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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Katar) features a metal object with a long, thin blade and a decorative top. The blade is long and straight with a pointed tip. The top of the dagger has a rounded shape with a small ball on top. There are two short, thin protrusions on either side of the top. The main body of the top is made up of curved, overlapping lines that form a fan-like shape. The lines are intricately designed with a repeating pattern. The dagger has a long, narrow section connecting the blade to the decorative top. This section has a leaf-like design. The dagger is made of a silver-colored metal. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The dagger fills most of the image, positioned vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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