Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017
Lot 192
A Southern Indian dagger (katar)
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £380
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Description
A Southern Indian dagger (katar), slender blade 12 inches and possibly of European origin, fixed to the hilt by rivets through two shaped flanges, steel hilt with distinctive arch uniting the lower ends of the border engraved side bars, ornate double transverse grips reminiscent of Southern Indian architecture, Tanjor, possibly 17th Century.