Thrusting Dagger
| Native Name | Katar |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-330A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Iron |
| Technique: | Low Relief |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 295 - Other Number |
Description
Katar, thrusting knife. Blade and grip one piece of iron. Triangular double-edged blade with medial ridge on each face for about one-third length. Rest of face flat except for bevelled edges. Conventional design on both faces in low relief. Grip of two straight parallel bars connected by two spindles.
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