
Arms & ArmorSwordshilt, 17th–18th century; blade, 18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Gauntlet Sword (Pata) |
| Medium | Steel |
| Dimensions | L. 35 in. (88.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.445 cm); D. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 15 oz. (1786 g) |
| Classification | Swords |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | hilt, 17th–18th century; blade, 18th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | hilt, Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European |
| Date Range | 1600 – 1800 |
Provenance
| City | Thanjavur |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24326