Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

Date19th century

MediumSilver, wood, cotton velvet, steel

DimensionsL. with sheath 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); L. without sheath 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); L. of blade 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.7 oz. (785.3 g); Wt. of sheath 1.1 oz (31.2 g)

CultureIndian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Gift of G. De Witt Williamson, 1930

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