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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger (Katar) has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver-colored and features a ribbed design with vertical lines. The top portion of the blade is wider and has an engraved design. A metal guard is present, with two small metal pieces on either side. The handle is dark-colored, possibly made of metal or leather, and features decorative engravings. The background is a plain light color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
South Indian, Vijayanagara
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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