Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object shown is a dagger, also known as a Katar. The dagger has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears to be made of metal and has a dark, weathered appearance. The blade is widest at the hilt. The hilt has a distinctive curved guard that extends upwards to form two pointed prongs. The guard is decorated with a design at its base and metal work at the top. The dagger is set against a plain white background.