Dagger, 18th-19th c., Indian work

Dagger, 18th-19th c., Indian work

• Image Number: K1D001180N000000000PAD
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Miscellaneous objects
• Function: Weapon
• Material: Minerals/Metals/
• Description:
  The triangular blade is rusty, and the handle is made of four angled metal strips. The upper end is pierced with two metal strips, the tip at both ends is blunt in the center, and the upper part is engraved with a flower pattern. A cloth cover is attached. This is a weapon of India, originally called “katar” in India, and the English name “dagger” is often translated as a dagger; A cultural relic of the same type in the Forbidden City of Beijing is attached with a leather tag, which mentions that the name of this weapon is “Chadao”. This piece is named Chadao accordingly.