Thrusting Dagger
42-30-311
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
Native Name | Katar |
Object Number | 42-30-311 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Indian | Hindu (uncertain) |
Provenience | India |
Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Steel | Brass |
Technique | Engraved |
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. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 219 - Collector Number |
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