Dagger, F73.37
Physical Description
Katar'. Triangular, fluted steel blade, thickened tip. Small hole drilled in centre near hilt. Large engraved gilted (?) languet, palmette, floral base, riveted to blade. H-shaped hilt, double column grip, large hollow globes in centre. Curved, wide hand guard narrowing to acorn-shaped knob. Gilted floral patterns. Side guards narrow at blade, wider at distal end.
Provenance
Locality: (Mahratta)
India
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 80 x 440 x 70mmAll Rights Reserved