Thrusting Dagger
| Native Name | Katar |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-334A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel |
| Technique: | Gilded Low Relief Filigree |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 559 - Other Number |
Description
Katar, thrusting dagger. Triangular double-edged steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces for about one-third distance from point. Rest of blade, except for narrow border, depressed on both faces and bearing a plant design in low relief. Grip is two straight parallel bars connected by a compound band, the center of which bears filigree decoration. Grip gilded.
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