Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Katar) by unknown artist is a long, thin dagger with a pointed tip. The dagger has a wide, flat, leaf-shaped guard with a central ridge and two prongs extending upwards from either side. The guard features a decorative design with intricate patterns. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the tip. A short, ornate section connects the blade to the guard. The dagger appears to be made of metal, possibly steel or silver, and has a darkened patina. The background of the image is light gray.