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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Katar) by Unknown. Metal dagger with a long pointed blade featuring vertical ridges and a central design near the top, tapering to a sharp point; T-shaped handle made of metal with a horizontal bar across the top; handle and guard are intricately decorated.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
South Indian, Thanjavur
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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