Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers17th–18th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Katar) with Sheath
MediumSteel, gold, velvet, wood
DimensionsH. with sheath 20 5/16 in. (51.6 cm); H. without sheath 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 14 oz. (396.9 g); Wt. of sheath 2 oz. (56.7 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th–18th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian, Mughal
Date Range1601 – 1800

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