Dagger (Katar)

The blade of this dagger, which has a very fine watered steel pattern, was made in 1800-01, around 30 years before the hilt. The inscription on the hilt says that it was made in K...

A katar is a punch-dagger that is native to South Asia. It consists of an H-shaped horizontal grip that results in the knuckles sitting just above the blade, which is triangular in...

Seated cross-legged towards the top of the page is a male figure. He wears a turban, an earring – which denotes his status – and a long robe (jama), with its crinkled edges laying...

Standing against a mint green background is a nobleman. His turban is made of red fabric with marigold-colored flowers. The nobleman’s right ear is pierced and he bears a mustache ...

This fragmented drawing depicts two Rajputs hunting while seated in an elephant palanquin. Based on their embellished turbans and earrings, they appear to be of royal, or at least ...

In the center of the page is a drawing of a standing nobleman in profile. He wears a turban, a jama (robe), a scarf, and a waist sash (patka) with a punch dagger (katar) tucked int...

On the right is a kneeling prince, distinguished by his earring and ornate turban. He wears yellow trousers, a long, striped robe (jama), and a waist sash (patka). Tucked and hangi...