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Guarded Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Guarded Dagger (Katar) by an unknown artist features a long, thin dagger with a pointed tip and a metal handle. The dagger's upper section is adorned with a metal guard resembling scales or a fish skin pattern. Two prongs extend on either side of the guard, while the lower portion of the dagger is long and slender. The dagger appears to be made of metal, exhibiting a silver or gray color. It is mounted on a white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, Thanjavur
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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