Indian Dagger With Wrap-around Guard Known As Vijayanagara Katar - India, 16th-17th Century

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"Indian Dagger With Wrap-around Guard Known As Vijayanagara Katar - India, 16th-17th Century"

Indian dagger with wrap-around hilt called Vijayanagara katar - India, 16th-17th centuryThis type of katar with a characteristic wrap-around hilt appeared under the Vijayanagara empire in southern India around the 14th century and seems to have fallen into disuse with the decline of this empire during the 17th century.Double-edged blade with reinforced point (generally called "mail piercer" or "armor piercer").Steel handle with finely carved makara head at the tip of the guard.The two balls for the grip rotate on themselves and one of the balls is pierced. Length 52cmBlade length 38cmWeight 570gr

Price: 1 250 €