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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown dagger with a long, tapered blade and a distinctive handle; handle has a flared, wavy top; two long metal prongs extend from top; gold accents along handle; dagger partially sheathed. Dagger (Katar) with Sheath.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, wood, velvet
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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