Thrusting Dagger
| Native Name | Katar |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-333 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Leather |
| Technique: | Gilded Pierced |
| Iconography: | Tree Flowers |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 546 - Other Number |
Description
Katar, thrusting dagger. Iron. Short very thick triangular blade with pronounced medial ridge. Above pointed section sides of blade curve to grip and are cut out along central section which is ornamented with ridges and a tree pattern. Grip of two parallel bands each with three pierced holes at end. Two bands connected by a double spindle. Entire grip shows traces of gilded floral decoration.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Weapons and Defense (27 Oct 1951 - 06 Jan 1952) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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