Gauntlet Sword (Pata)
Unknown Artist
hilt, 17th–18th century; blade, 18th century
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
L. 35 in. (88.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.445 cm); D. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 15 oz. (1786 g)
Classification
Swords
Culture
hilt, Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession Number
36.25.1540