North Indian "Kora" type fighting sword

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 51.48.1
Type: weapons and armament
Date of production:
17th - 18th c.
Mughal period
Place of production:
Materials: iron; silver; steel
Techniques: wrought
Dimensions: height: 86 cm
width: 12 cm
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.