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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal dagger with a long, thin blade and pointed tip. The blade is mostly gray with some darker spots. The hilt is ornate with a leaf design. A guard with two prongs extends above the hilt. Dagger by artist Katar.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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