How old is the kora, as a type?

Ian · 18th September 2005, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiral

... Heres a photo of Bag Bharirav temple in Kirtipur that was eventualy sacked by the Gurkhas in 1769 with many of the weapons siezed from the Kathmando defenders.{the Gorkhas had already siezed Kathamando proper by that time.}nailed around the sides at a hieght of probably around 40 ft.

Spiral:

Have the weapons shown in the picture of the temple been exposed to the elements in the manner shown since 1769? If so, they are remarkably well preserved for such treatment.

Ian.

B.I · 24th April 2006, 08:24 PM

just when you thought it was all over........
i thought i would insert this info in an old thread, rather than its own thread. the information is interesting, but not worthy enough to stand alone.
this miniature has never been published, and is in a private collection. it is believed to be 17thC, and it is moghul. but, it seems to have a kora in it? i have never seen a kora in a miniature, and especially not an moghul one.

Jens Nordlunde · 24th April 2006, 10:03 PM

I find this very interesting, especially as the kora is unsheated while all the other swords are sheated.

spiral · 27th April 2006, 07:28 PM

Fascinating! Thankyou.

I notice the kora Grip is what is usualy considered Nepali or Tibetan style rather than Indian.

The fellow who appers to have it wears a different hat as well.

I wonder what the story is?

Spiral

Jens Nordlunde · 27th April 2006, 09:50 PM

Yes the text to the picture would be interesting. He could be visiting, as he has both a bow, and as the only on, a sword without a scabbard(?), and none of the others have either bows or swords without scabbards.

24th April 2006, 08:24 PM	#2
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	just when you thought it was all over........ i thought i would insert this info in an old thread, rather than its own thread. the information is interesting, but not worthy enough to stand alone. this miniature has never been published, and is in a private collection. it is believed to be 17thC, and it is moghul. but, it seems to have a kora in it? i have never seen a kora in a miniature, and especially not an moghul one. Attached Images

24th April 2006, 10:03 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	I find this very interesting, especially as the kora is unsheated while all the other swords are sheated.

27th April 2006, 07:28 PM	#4
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Fascinating! Thankyou. I notice the kora Grip is what is usualy considered Nepali or Tibetan style rather than Indian. The fellow who appers to have it wears a different hat as well. I wonder what the story is? Spiral

27th April 2006, 09:50 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Yes the text to the picture would be interesting. He could be visiting, as he has both a bow, and as the only on, a sword without a scabbard(?), and none of the others have either bows or swords without scabbards.