Arms & ArmorDaggers18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Katar) with Sheath and Blade |
| Medium | Steel, gold, wood, textile (velvet) |
| Dimensions | Dagger (a); L. with sheath 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); L. without sheath 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm); L. of blade 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 14.3 oz. (405.4 g); Wt. of sheath 1.2 oz. (34 g); blade (b); L. of blade 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); Wt. 7.2 oz. (204.1 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Miss Elizabeth A. Hyde, 1922 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | South Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 32952