Katar (Stabbing Dagger)
https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.119.a
Stabbing daggers called katar were distinctive to India and often worn by soldiers and courtiers, tucked into their belts. Covering the entire handle are tiny scenes of lions and cheetahs hunting deer and buffalo in rocky wooded settings.
Artifact
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152234
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object
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citation
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CC0
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CC0
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language
en
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wikidata
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"Q60759775"
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import
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| accession |
accession
1985.119.a
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Source image fields (4)
Terms
Culture
India, Mughal
Technique
Iron handle with gold inlay; steel blade
Genre
Arms and Armor
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Relations
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