Gauntlet Sword (Pata)
Object type: Gauntlet sword (Pata)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian, South Indian
Date: 18th century
Medium: Steel, brass
Dimensions: L. 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6.7 oz. (1097.1 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936