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Dagger (Katar) with Two Side Blades (Bichuwa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a teardrop-shaped pommel with a small ball on top. Two long, thin blades protrude from the pommel on either side. A long, thin main blade extends downward. The dagger has an ornate metal section between the pommel and main blade with intricate designs. The dagger appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or steel, and has a decorative appearance.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
482 × 624 px
Museum record:
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