Thrusting Dagger
42-30-333
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Katar |
| Object Number | 42-30-333 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian |
| Provenience | India |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Steel | Leather |
| Technique | Gilded | Pierced |
| Iconography | Tree | Flowers |
| 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. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 546 - Collector Number |
Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.