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Koftgari / Mughal arms

South Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $5k–50k (serious collector)

Types & examples

Katar dagger
Katar dagger, 1700s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Katar (Stabbing Dagger)
Katar (Stabbing Dagger), 1700s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Katar (Stabbing Dagger): Sheath
Katar (Stabbing Dagger): Sheath, 1700s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Tulwar Sword
Tulwar Sword, 1700s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Tulwar sword
Tulwar sword, 1700s
Cleveland Museum of Art

Where to buy

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