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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Katar) with Sheath: A silver-colored dagger with a long, narrow blade and a gold-colored handle with a distinctive H-shaped design. The handle features two long, thin pieces on either side of the blade, connected by a decorative crosspiece. A red sheath with a gold-colored tip lies to the left of the dagger. The sheath is made of a material that resembles leather or fabric and has a brown-colored top. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Iron, gold, steel, diamond, velvet, wood
Culture:
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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