Dagger (Katar) and Sheath. Culture: Indian, Mughal. Dimensions: L. 19 in. (48.26 cm). Date: 17th century.Daggers of this type, called katars, were designed to be held by the cross bars in a clenched fist. This is one of the few that retains its embossed leather scabbard. Elaborately decorated examples worn thrust through a waist sash, can be seen in many Indian paintings of this period. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Name: Dagger (Katar) and Sheath. Culture: Indian, Mughal. Dimensions: L. 19 in. (48.26 cm). Date: 17th century.Daggers of this type, called katars, were designed to be held by the cross bars in a clenched fist. This is one of the few that retains its embossed leather scabbard. Elaborately decorated examples worn thrust through a waist sash, can be seen in many Indian paintings of this period. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - SuperStock
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Dagger (Katar) and Sheath. Culture: Indian, Mughal. Dimensions: L. 19 in. (48.26 cm). Date: 17th century.Daggers of this type, called katars, were designed to be held by the cross bars in a clenched fist. This is one of the few that retains its embossed leather scabbard. Elaborately decorated examples worn thrust through a waist sash, can be seen in many Indian paintings of this period. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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