Wootz Kora

Name/Title

Wootz Kora

Entry/Object ID

426.43.65-SW-IA

Tags

Forward edge

Description

The kora is a unique Nepalese sword, traditionally associated with the Gurkhas, known for its forward-curving blade with a widened tip, making it resemble a mace

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown Artisan

Time Period

19th Century

Place

State/Province

Rajasthan

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Nepal

Culture/Tribe

Gurkha

Dimensions

Length

23 in

Material

Wootz, Steel

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Udaipur, Rajasthan