Guarded Dagger (Katar)

Unknown

16th century · Steel · Arms and Armor

Guarded Dagger (Katar) — Unknown

The hilt in the form of a rearing cobra may symbolize either Shiva or Subrahmaņya.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 16th century
Medium: Steel
Culture: Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Department: Arms and Armor
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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