Bidspirit auction | AN INDIAN KATAR PUSH DAGGER,

AN INDIAN KATAR PUSH DAGGER, TIGER HUNTING RELIEF, 19TH CENTURY. - The weapon is constructed entirely of steel, featuring a stout, triangular, double-edged blade. The centre of the blade is adorned with a deeply chiselled relief on both sides, depicting a tiger in the act of hunting a large herbivore, likely a water buffalo. This motif is a recurring theme in Indian decorative arts, representing power and the hunt. The hilt follows the classic H-shaped configuration, consisting of two longitudinal side bars connected by two transverse grip bars designed for a clenched fist. L: Approximately 34.5cm