Double Katar
Artist/Culture
Indian
Datelate 1800s
Mediumsteel with silver koftgari inlay
Dimensions41.9 × 9.2 cm (16 1/2 × 3 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineGift of Mrs. E.D. Buffington
Terms
Object number1917.59.1
DescriptionSteel with silver koftgari (false damascening). Inner katar slips inside outer one.ProvenanceMrs. E.D. Buffington
On View
Not on viewabout 1680
dated 1805-1806, blade probably 1700s
late 1700s-early 1800s