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Dagger (Katar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Katar) has a silver-colored metal body with an intricate floral design. The dagger has a triangular blade with a pointed tip. A decorative metal frame extends from the top of the blade on both sides, curving outward to form a U-shape. The frame and blade feature an engraved floral pattern. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
North Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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