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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger features a silver-colored metal handle with an ornate design and two prongs extending upwards. The blade is long, thin, and curved, with a pointed tip. A sheath with a silver-colored metal tip and middle section, and a brown middle section, lies to the left of the dagger. The sheath tapers to a point at the bottom. Both the dagger and sheath exhibit signs of wear and tarnish. The background is a plain light gray color. The dagger and sheath, titled "Dagger (Katar) with Sheath", are displayed on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, silver, wood, velvet
Culture
North Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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