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13th–14th century · Copper alloy · Asian Art

The detailed elaboration of the Mahisashuramardini scene on this blade fitting, complete with a garland of severed heads arrayed on the curve of the guard, suggests that this weapon was intended for ritual animal sacrifices. The same composition appears on both sides of the hilt. Traces of the iron blade (now missing) are preserved in the hilt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th–14th century

Medium

Copper alloy

Culture

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Uzi Zucker, 1982