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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black dagger with a serrated blade, featuring a distinctive handle with two long prongs extending upwards. The handle has a decorative crossguard with a central design. A shield-like emblem is visible on the blade near the crossguard. The dagger, titled "Dagger (Katar)" by an unspecified artist, presents a predominantly dark color scheme against a grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
South Indian, Thanjavur
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
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