KATAR FOR COMENTS

fernando · 31st December 2005, 05:39 PM

Hi gentlemen
These are pictures of a katar that i bought, labelled as being from "Portuguese India, 18th century". I am not sure that this is a valid reference, specially the pretended portuguese influence aproach.
It has a 10" blade, and measures over 17" in total.
Comparing to some intrincate katars that can be seen around, this is quite a plain specimen.
I wonder if the members involved in this area would favour me with some coments on this piece's provenance and probable age.
Thanks a lot.

31st December 2005, 05:39 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	KATAR FOR COMENTS Hi gentlemen These are pictures of a katar that i bought, labelled as being from "Portuguese India, 18th century". I am not sure that this is a valid reference, specially the pretended portuguese influence aproach. It has a 10" blade, and measures over 17" in total. Comparing to some intrincate katars that can be seen around, this is quite a plain specimen. I wonder if the members involved in this area would favour me with some coments on this piece's provenance and probable age. Thanks a lot. Attached Images