Arms & ArmorDaggers16th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Guarded Dagger (Katar) |
| Medium | Steel |
| Dimensions | L. 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 0.9 oz. (932.7 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 16th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European |
| Date Range | 1501 – 1600 |
Provenance
| City | Thanjavur |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31406