Arms & ArmorDaggers18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Katar) |
| Medium | Steel |
| Dimensions | H. 15 11/16 in. (39.8 cm); H. of blade 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 18.4 oz. (521.6 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | South Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31730