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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a pointed dagger-like blade, two long thin prongs extending upwards and a decorative section in between; the dagger has a wide, triangular blade with a pointed tip; the prongs are thin and have a slight curve; the decorative section has a patterned design; on a plain off-white background. Dagger (Katar), Artist not identified in provided context.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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