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1884.24.149.1

Katar with narrow triangular blade, much thickened at point. With a black leather-covered sheath [.2] [SM 08/03/2007]

1884.24.149.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Katar with narrow triangular blade, much thickened at point. With a black leather-covered sheath [.2] [SM 08/03/2007]
Long description
Katar with narrow triangular blade, much thickened at point. With a black leather-covered sheath [.2] The katar has two crossbars. The sheath has a decorative pattern painted in gold paint on both sides. The chape is also painted with gold paint and has a decorative pattern. [SM 08/03/2007]
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Gold Metal, Material Steel Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Stitched, Process Gilded
Dimensions
Length: max 412 mm together, Width: max 82 mm dagger
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.24.149.1 Accession number: 1884.24.149.2 PR Cat other PR nos: 1212

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife, Sheath, Dagger

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