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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger with a metal blade and gold-colored metalwork. The blade is gray and pointed, with a triangular shape that tapers to a point at the tip. The top portion of the dagger features two long, thin prongs that extend upwards. Below the prongs is a gold-colored metal piece with an ornate design, featuring a central motif surrounded by geometric patterns. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The dagger is titled "Dagger (Katar)" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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