Gauntlet Sword (Pata)
Object type: Gauntlet sword (Pata)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: hilt, Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European
Date: 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
Geography:  Thanjavur  Tmail Nadu   
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936