Dagger (Katar) and Sheath 17th century Indian, Mughal Daggers of this type, called katars, were designed to be held by the cross bars in a clenched fist. This is one of the few that retains its embossed leather scabbard. Elaborately decorated examples worn thrust through a waist sash, can be seen in many Indian paintings of this Dagger (Katar) and Sheath. Indian, Mughal. 17th century. Steel, leather, gold. Daggers

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