
North Indian "Kora" type fighting sword
Accession Nr.: | 51.48.1 |
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Type: | weapons and armament |
Date of production: |
17th - 18th c.
Mughal period |
Place of production: |
North Indian fighting sword. Its shape shows the swords of the Nepalese "kora" sword style, but the tulwar grip and the closure of the sword are North Indian. The thin, light blade also indicates North Indian origin.