Dagger (Jamdhar Katari)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Jamdhar Katari). Metal dagger with a long, thin, pointed blade. The blade is flat with a central ridge and tapers to a point. Two horizontal T-shaped metal pieces protrude from the top and middle of the dagger. The top piece has a short vertical stem connecting to a small, circular base with a short neck and wider top. The horizontal pieces are flat and wide. The handle is short, thin, and ornamental with a decorative middle section. The dagger has a dark metallic color with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is light gray.