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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger with a sheath. The dagger has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The dagger's handle is not visible, but there are two long, thin metal prongs extending from the top of the sheath. The sheath is made of dark brown leather and has a decorative gold band around the top. A long, dark brown leather strap or cord is attached to the top of the sheath and extends outwards on either side. The dagger by Hindustan or Deccan, is titled Dagger (Katar) with Sheath.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, wood, velvet, leather
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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