Lot 231:
A RARE NEPALESE KORA SWORD
Sold for: $600
Description
An exceptional example intended for both warfare and sacrifice, the rare original brass hilt with disk guard and pommel, the guard struck with yoni symbols on the obverse. The robust blade of characteristic form, expanding continuously toward the cusped and obliquely-angled tip and sharpened on the convex edge. In its rare, carved and hinged wooden scabbard. Latter 18th century. Light wear. Overall length 72.8cm/ 28 7/8 inches. Condition II
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