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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger, titled "Katar" by its artist, is a metal object with a long, thin, pointed blade. The blade is narrow and straight, tapering to a sharp point at the end. It has a decorative design near the base, featuring intricate patterns. The dagger's handle consists of two curved prongs extending from the base of the blade, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the blade. These prongs are connected by three horizontal bars, one in the middle and one at either end. The middle bar features a small, rounded shape. The dagger appears to be made of metal, with a grayish color and visible signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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