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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Katar) has a long, narrow, pointed blade made of metal. The blade is straight and tapers to a point at the tip. It features an engraved design along its length. A distinctive metal guard is positioned at the top of the blade. The guard consists of two long, thin, parallel pieces that extend upwards on either side, connected by a decorative piece in the center. The decorative piece has a central oval shape with a flower-like design and is surrounded by intricate patterns. The handle of the dagger is partially visible, featuring an engraved design at the base where it meets the blade. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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