Lot 190:
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN KATAR DAGGER
Sold for: $850
Description
Tanjore work, the entire guard elaborately pierced and chiseled with vegetal motifs, the straight, double-edged blade swollen at the forte in cobra style and serrated along each edge, terminating in an armor-piercing tip and showing evidence of damascus forging. Retains its original scabbard. 17th century. Generally worn. Overall length 56.5cm
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