Gauntlet Sword (Pata)
Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorSwordshilt, 17th–18th century; blade, 18th century

Artwork Details

TitleGauntlet Sword (Pata)
MediumSteel
DimensionsL. 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)
ClassificationSwords
DepartmentArms & Armor
Datehilt, 17th–18th century; blade, 18th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culturehilt, Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Date Range1600 – 1800

Provenance

CityThanjavur

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24326