Katar and scabbard
Artist
India
Date19th cent
MediumSteel, bronze, wood, fabric, leather
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Stephen Hyatt Pelham Pell
Object number1932.10.41
DescriptionThe blade is channeled steel set in a bronze hilt, enamelled in blue. Once inset with glass or stones, all missing. the handle has two prongs and has two cross pieces which were probably the grasping point. Scabbard, wood covered in green fabric with a red fabric pocket on one side. Embroidered with thread and metal in foliate design. There is a thin leather strap attached to it.On View
Not on viewCollections
18th century
Philippines
Japan
mid 19th cent
Tlingit
Jaipor