Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Appearance of the Kukri in Classical South Indian Culture

olikara · 2nd March 2010, 03:23 PM

Jens,

This particular frieze is from the 14th century AD(1300 -1399) as per the detail provided by the museum curators and I agree with it seeing the particular hair styles of the warriors, and clearly shows a katar in the horseman's waistband.

Yes, this 14th C piece is the earliest representation of the Katar I have seen till date in S Indian sculpture.

The other 14th C piece whose photograph I do not have at this moment, only shows a reverse curved sword and no katar.

Nidhi

2nd March 2010, 03:23 PM	#4
olikara Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 102	Katar Jens, This particular frieze is from the 14th century AD(1300 -1399) as per the detail provided by the museum curators and I agree with it seeing the particular hair styles of the warriors, and clearly shows a katar in the horseman's waistband. Yes, this 14th C piece is the earliest representation of the Katar I have seen till date in S Indian sculpture. The other 14th C piece whose photograph I do not have at this moment, only shows a reverse curved sword and no katar. Nidhi Last edited by olikara; 2nd March 2010 at 04:30 PM. Reason: Clarity provided