Katar _Long_Tiped_Wootz

Object/Artifact

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Leviathan: The Archit Patel Collection

Name/Title

Katar _Long_Tiped_Wootz

Entry/Object ID

302; Full Code: 302.73.45-DG-IA

Tags

Dagger, Katar

Description

This Katar is a Sikh/Punjabi origin which can be deducted from the Robert Elgood catalogues and items at display in Metropolitan Museum of Arts, NY. Narrow blade with prominent spine and stepped fuller. some art work (floral) engraving at the bottom. Wootz blade with steel handle forge welded.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown Artisan

Time Period

18th Century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

City

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Dimensions

Dimension Description

19"

Length

10 in

Material

Wootz, Steel

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Udaipur, Rajasthan