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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
Public Domain
Yes
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