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Artwork Details

TitleCombined Dagger (Katar) and Sword (Talwar) with Scabbard
MediumSteel, textile, gold
DimensionsH. with scabbard 36 7/8 in. (93.7 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. with scabbard 2 lb. 12.1 oz. (1250.2 g)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1900

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