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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger titled 'Dagger (Katar)' by an unknown artist. The dagger has a metal handle with a guard at the top that has two prongs. Below the guard, the handle is decorated with an intricate design. The blade is composed of three long, thin, pointed metal prongs. The dagger is made of metal with a silver color and appears to have some discoloration and wear on its surface. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, silver
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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