AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2026 MAY ARMS & ARMOR

A RARE SOUTH INDIAN KATAR DAGGER

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

Tanjore work, the intricately pierced and chiseled steel hilt of characteristic form, with considerable remains of silver inlay. The massive double-edged blade wrought with deep fullers and robust armor-piercing tip, showing traces of wootz patterning. 17th century. Generally worn, blade pitted. Overall length 40.5cm / 15 15/16 inches. Condition III