Ⓦ A NORTH INDIAN DAGGER (JAMADHAR KATAR), 16TH/17TH CENTURY

Ⓦ A NORTH INDIAN DAGGER (JAMADHAR KATAR), 16TH/17TH CENTURY

in excavated condition, with broad flat blade formed with a sharp 'Cobra' head tip, iron hilt comprising curved elliptical guard, pommel formed en suite, with pronounced faceted button, integral grip, and retaining some early gold plated finish

24.5 cm; 9 5/8 in blade

For a dagger with a related hilt see Elvis 2020, p. 292, fig. 241.

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