Form where in India and how old is this katar?

Jens Nordlunde · 3rd March 2011, 03:59 PM

Thank you for your answers.
The katar is from Deccan and it is from the 17th to early 18th century. The strange thing is that there are three numerals '3' and '34' in another line. These numerals are of a type used in Kutch, Nepal and Tibet. I don't think it was ever in Nepal or in Tibet, but maybe it has at one point been in an armoury in Kutch, or maybe in another armoury where someone from Kutch was employed - who knows?
Richard, I just saw your post, and you are right, you have not seen this one before. It's pure Deccan, and in a fantastic condition for the age. It is hard to say how the decoration was made, but to me it seems as if it is koftgari and inlay.

Lew · 3rd March 2011, 11:22 PM

Well Jens at least I was correct as far as Deccan was concerned.

Jens do you think this katar is Deccan?

Battara · 4th March 2011, 01:52 AM

One day when I grow up (and have lots of money) I will get a beautiful katar like yours Jen.

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Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Well Jens at least I was correct as far as Deccan was concerned. Jens do you think this katar is Deccan? Attached Images

3rd March 2011, 03:59 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Thank you for your answers. The katar is from Deccan and it is from the 17th to early 18th century. The strange thing is that there are three numerals '3' and '34' in another line. These numerals are of a type used in Kutch, Nepal and Tibet. I don't think it was ever in Nepal or in Tibet, but maybe it has at one point been in an armoury in Kutch, or maybe in another armoury where someone from Kutch was employed - who knows? Richard, I just saw your post, and you are right, you have not seen this one before. It's pure Deccan, and in a fantastic condition for the age. It is hard to say how the decoration was made, but to me it seems as if it is koftgari and inlay.

4th March 2011, 01:52 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	One day when I grow up (and have lots of money) I will get a beautiful katar like yours Jen.