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Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Katar) with Sheath
MediumSteel, gold, leather
DimensionsL. with sheath 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); L. without sheath 15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm); L. of blade 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Wt. 14.6 oz. (413.9 g); Wt. of sheath 1.7 oz. (48.2 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1700 – 1850

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