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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath by an unknown artist. The image shows a red sheath on the left and two metal daggers on the right. The sheath is red with a blue and green design and gold floral patterns. The sheath is pointed at the bottom and has a V-shaped top. The two daggers are made of metal, with long thin handles and wide flat blades. The dagger on the left has a pointed tip and a curved shape, with two long thin metal pieces extending from the top. The dagger on the right has a similar shape but with a more angular top. The blades are both pointed at the bottom. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, silk
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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