Katar
Jens,
This particular frieze is from the 14th century AD(1300 -1399) as per the detail provided by the museum curators and I agree with it seeing the particular hair styles of the warriors, and clearly shows a katar in the horseman's waistband.
Yes, this 14th C piece is the earliest representation of the Katar I have seen till date in S Indian sculpture.
The other 14th C piece whose photograph I do not have at this moment, only shows a reverse curved sword and no katar.
Nidhi
Last edited by olikara; 2nd March 2010 at 03:30 PM.
Reason: Clarity provided
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