Maker: Unknown
The blade of steel is straight and double edged, hollow ground for two thirds of its length then swelling into a reinforced point. The hilt is formed of two broad rectangular section bars joined by a grip formed of two bars with central fluted balusters, and mouldings at either side. At the front is a deeply curved concave bar attached to the blade by langets terminating in lotus buds, with a single rivet. The bars and langets are bordered by bands of engraved guilloche or wavy lines, the ground between being fretted with an interlace pattern. The langets are decorated with incised lines, but the decoration of the rest of the hilt is hidden under thick black paint
History note: From Ganjam, Probably from Tanjore arsenal.
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Blade Length: 37.6 cm
Overall Length: 56 cm
Weight: 640 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1700
CE
This one has an Indian blade, which might make it earlier. See Elgood 2004: 145, 157–62 for this general group of south Indian katars
Blade composed of steel
Inscription present: adhesive
Accession number: O.103-1879
Primary reference Number: 158418
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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