Thrusting Dagger
| Native Name | Katar |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-311 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian Hindu (uncertain) |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Brass |
| Technique: | Engraved |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 219 - Other Number |
Description
Katar, thrusting dagger. Two double-edged steel blades tapering to point. Brass grip and mounting on back of blades. Two straight parallel bars with engraved decoration of triangles enclosing dots, connected by two spindles.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Weapons and Defense (27 Oct 1951 - 06 Jan 1952) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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