Tibetan Kora?

[RAMBA]

Originally Posted by RAMBA

Not common at all. With this hilt type. I think they are archaic.

I have one like this and have seen a few come up. There are some hanging amongst other kora - the more traditional ones - on the exterior of a temple in Nepal. Bagh Bhairav Temple. I can see 2 with this hilt type in the line up.

"Evidence of his terrifying nature and his role as guardian can be found on the front (south) facade of the temple, where many dozens of terrible knives, swords, and other weaponry are nailed to the wall. There is some ambiguity regarding their origin. Dowman notes that they were captured from Gorkhali attackers during a siege of the city in the late 18th century, while Hutt mentions that Kirtipur's Newar defenders surrendered them."

Should add would like to see the few other kora you picked up.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1159

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Here are the pics I currently have. I can take better ones tomorrow.