Hooded katar (punch dagger)
Dateabout 1550-1600
Mediumsteel and silver with gilding
Dimensions9 × 46 cm (3 9/16 × 18 1/8 in.), 1 lb, 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.409
DescriptionDouble-edge blade tapering to acute point with 4 sets of chevronic flutes & silver-plated steel reinforcing plate on both faces, riveted to blade. Gauntlet-like hilt composed of 2 pieces of riveted steel giving appearance of 2 panels. Cuff of gauntlet curves upward & terminates in dragon's head. "H"-shaped grip with side bars that widen to trefoils at end, topped with knob. Grip of hilt is 2 bars with swollen centers with small disk at each end at joint with side bars. Outer surfaces of hilt & reinforcing plates are silver-plated.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 3, 1929 from Daniel Z. Norrian (NY). Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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