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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Katar) has a long, narrow blade. The blade appears to be made of metal and has a dark color. A handle is not visible. The hilt features two long prongs extending upwards. Between the prongs, there is a crossguard consisting of two horizontal bars. A decorative element is positioned below the crossguard. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian; blade, European
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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