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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Katar) by unidentified artist. Metal dagger with a leaf pattern on the blade, the blade is grey metallic with darker grey etching; long and narrow with a sharp point; a thick gold hilt with twisted rope-like design; rectangular-shaped guard with a floral pattern; two long, thin, cylindrical gold pieces extend from the top of the guard.

Artwork details

Date:
1852
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Indian, Rajasthan, Bundi
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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