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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger, titled "Dagger (Katar)" by an unknown artist, features a silver-colored metal body. The blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip, exhibiting a slight curve. Its surface displays a pattern of closely spaced longitudinal lines that converge near the tip. The base of the blade is adorned with an intricate design. Above the blade, a semi-circular guard is decorated with a beaded edge and a central ornate pattern. Two long, thin, parallel bars extend upwards from the guard, each featuring a series of small beads along their length. These bars are connected at the top by a decorative piece resembling a knot or a bow. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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