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Dagger (Katar) with Sheath

18th–19th century
Not on view
Inlaid in gold on one side is the Prayer to 'Alī, particularly favored by Shiite Muslims: "Call upon 'Alī, the manifester of miracles, you shall find him a help to you in adversities. All care and anxiety will clear away through the light of your greatness. O 'Alī, O 'Alī, O 'Alī." On the other side is a short quote from the sūra of Victory (sūrat al-fatḥ, 48:1), "Surely We have granted thee a clear victory."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dagger (Katar) with Sheath
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Culture: South Indian, possibly Deccan
  • Medium: Steel, gold, silver, velvet, iron
  • Dimensions: L. with sheath 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm); L. without sheath 14 in. (35.6 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); Wt. 14.2 oz. (402.6 g); Wt. of sheath 0.7 oz. (19.8 g)
  • Classification: Daggers
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.695a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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