Culture20 worksSouth Indian is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 20 works spanning 1475 – 1900, mostly housed in the Arms and Armor department. Notable forms include daggers.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 20 |
| Top Department | Arms and Armor |
| Top Classification | Daggers |
Notable Works
DaggersDagger (Chilanum)
DaggersDagger (Chilanum)
DaggersDagger (Chilanum)
DaggersDagger (Chilanum)
DaggersDagger (Katar) with Sheath and Blade
DaggersDagger (Khanjarli)
DaggersDagger (Khanjarli) with Sheath
Shafted WeaponsElephant Goad (Ankus)
DaggersGauntlet Dagger (Para)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by South Indian are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 20 works related to South Indian.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026