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Dagger (Chilanum)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Chilanum) by Artist Unknown, Dark metal dagger with long curved blade featuring darker streaks. The blade tapers to a point and displays signs of wear. The hilt consists of a spherical finial at the top of a short stem. Two curved quillon ends extend on either side. A short crossguard with a spherical center protrudes from the hilt. A small metal piece extends from the crossguard. The dagger is set against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
South Indian
Dimensions:
384 × 624 px
Museum record:
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