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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal dagger with a long, narrow blade and a decorative hilt. The hilt features an ornate design with two dragons on top. The blade has an inscription. The dagger has two curved, pointed protrusions on either side. The background is light gray. Dagger (Katar), Indian, dated 1641.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian, Thanjavur; central blade, German
Dimensions:
482 × 624 px
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