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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal dagger with a long, wavy blade. The blade is thin and tapers to a point. It has a decorative handle with a distinctive design at the top and a guard separating the blade from the handle. The guard has two prongs facing upwards. The dagger, also known as a Katar, has a predominantly silver color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
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