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Guarded Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Guarded Dagger (Katar) by its artist, features a long, slender dagger with a pointed tip and a decorative hilt. The dagger's blade is made of metal, likely steel or silver, and has a subtle sheen to it. The hilt consists of an intricate metal guard that covers the top portion of the blade, featuring a lattice-like design with floral patterns and shapes. Two long, thin protrusions extend from either side of the guard, resembling prongs. The base of the guard is attached to the blade, which has an engraved design near the hilt. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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