Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, gold, leather

DimensionsL. with sheath 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); L. without sheath 15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm); L. of blade 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Wt. 14.6 oz. (413.9 g); Wt. of sheath 1.7 oz. (48.2 g)

CultureIndian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926

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