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Guarded Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, narrow blade made of metal. The blade tapers to a point. The blade is attached to an intricately designed hilt. The hilt is composed of a central, teardrop-shaped section and two long, thin sections on either side that extend upwards. The central section features a filigree pattern with a floral design. The hilt appears to be made of metal and has a silver or gray color. The background of the image is white. The dagger is titled "Guarded Dagger (Katar)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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