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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, narrow, pointed silver metal blade with a straight edge on both sides. The blade is slightly worn and has some darker spots. A gold metal frame is attached to the top of the blade, with two long prongs extending upwards. The frame has a decorative design with a central diamond shape and curved lines at the bottom. To the right of the dagger is a black sheath with a gold design on the front. The sheath is shaped like the dagger, with a pointed tip and curved edges at the top. It has two small curved protrusions at the top. The background is a plain light gray color. The dagger and sheath are displayed by an artist titled "Dagger (Katar) with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, gold, leather
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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