Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers18th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Katar) with Sheath
MediumSteel, gold, wood, velvet
DimensionsL. with sheath 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); L. without sheath 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 15.3 oz. (433.7 g); Wt. of sheath 0.9 oz. (25.5 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1800

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