RARE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY TEMPLE "KORA" HINDU NAPALESE SACRIFICIAL SABER SWORD

Description: CELLPHONE USERS PLEASE CLICK ON THE DESCRIPTION LINK TO VIEW DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS! Rare Original 19th Century Temple "Kora" Hindu Sacrificial Sword Click images to enlarge Description For Consideration is a Rare Original 19th Century Temple Kora Hindu Sacrificial Sword! c1860's-80's This rare sword is a often described as a "temple kora" and dates to the late century. Temple kora are still used for the sacrifice of bullocks during the Hindu festival of Dashain. Dashain is the longest and most auspicious festival in the Nepalese calendar. The fifteen days of celebration occur during the bright lunar fortnight in late September/early October, ending on the day of the full moon. Throughout the kingdom of Nepal, the goddess Durga in all her manifestations is worshiped with offerings and thousands of animal sacrifices to provide blood for the ritual holy bathing of the goddess, drenching statues of the goddess in blood over the fifteen days. The Sword measures 25.5 inches in total. The 20.5 inch blade has a flat spine with a sharp edge to the inner curve. The tip of the blade flares and curves forward, ending in three sharp points. The forward edge is also sharp although the shape is relatively ineffective for thrusting. The shape and weight of the blade give it a devastating downward cut. The blade is 1.75 inches wide at the ricasso, widening to 3.0 inches before curving forward and flaring to 6.0 inches. The blade is razor sharp and is deeply engraved with Elephants, Tigers and lotus flowers and Hindu symbolism. The obverse of the blade is similar. The blade is in very good condition with mild age and use related marks and tarnish. The iron hilt is engraved with panels showing more Lotis Flowers. The hilt has a wonderful patina and is in very good condition. The blade has just a hair of movement in the hilt. This is a great example of a temple kora. A culturally and religiously significant Hindu sword. 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Price: 807.5 USD

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-09-06T02:33:44.000Z

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