Gauntlet Sword (Pata)
Object type: Gauntlet sword (Pata)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian, South Indian
Date: 18th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 51 1/8 in. (129.9 cm); W. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10.6 oz. (1207.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936