Arms & ArmorDaggers18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Katar) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, silver, wood, velvet |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm); H. without sheath 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 0.8 oz. (476.3 g); Wt. of sheath 5.7 oz. (161.6 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 | North Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
Provenance
| City | Lucknow |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31494