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Double Katar
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Double Katar

Artist/Culture
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 view
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Indian
late 1800s
Shield
Punjab
about 1900
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Northern Indian
1700s
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Northern Italian
probably first half of 1800s
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Punjab
early 1900s
Warhammer
about 1680
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dated 1805-1806, blade probably 1700s
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Hyderabad
late 1600s–1700s
Hooded katar (punch dagger)
Southern Indian
about 1550-1600
Flintlock Pistol
late 1700s-early 1800s