Gauntlet Dagger (Pata)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gauntlet Dagger (Pata) has a long, thin, straight blade. The blade is narrower at the tip. The hilt is made of metal, with a curved, pointed top and a crossguard that extends to the sides. The crossguard has a leaf-like shape on the ends. The pommel is integrated into the top of the hilt. The hilt shows signs of wear and aging, with a darker coloration. The background of the image is a plain gray color.