A RARE SOUTH INDIAN HOODED KATAR DAGGER
Characteristic of Tanjore work, the distinctive guard forged with high central ridge, with monster’s head finial, the rails with profiled and beaded terminals. The reinforces retaining the broad, well-wrought, multifullered blade with thickened armor-piercing tip. Beginning of the 17th century. Worn overall. Overall length 54cm. Condition III
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Characteristic of Tanjore work, the distinctive guard forged with high central ridge, with monster’s head finial, the rails with profiled and beaded terminals. The reinforces retaining the broad, well-wrought, multifullered blade with thickened armor-piercing tip. Beginning of the 17th century. Worn overall. Overall length 54cm. Condition III
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