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Unknown — An Enamelled Punch-Dagger (Katar), India, Lucknow, second half 18th Century
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An Enamelled Punch-Dagger (Katar), India, Lucknow, second half 18th Century

An ornate enamelled punch-dagger (katar) from Lucknow, India, dating to the second half of the 18th century. This decorative weapon showcases the refined metalwork and enameling techniques characteristic of Mughal-era craftsmanship.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 37

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Unknown, An Enamelled Punch-Dagger (Katar), India, Lucknow, second half 18th Century

An ornate enamelled punch-dagger (katar) from Lucknow, India, dating to the second half of the 18th century. This decorative weapon showcases the refined metalwork and enameling techniques characteristic of Mughal-era craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Weapon, Indian, Decorative Arts, Enamel, Historical, Ornamental, Jewelry-Like, Intricate, 18th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art