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Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Katar) with Sheath
MediumIron, gold, steel, diamond, velvet, wood
DimensionsL. with sheath 22 5/16 in. (56.7 cm); L. without sheath 20 7/8 in. (53 cm); W. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 9.6 oz. (1179.3 g); Wt. of sheath 3.8 oz. (107.7 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian, Mughal
Date Range1600 – 1701

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