Huge Dao -- origin ???

Ian · 27th April 2006, 01:27 AM

Here is a close up picture of the under surface of the guard. Approx. 5 inches in diameter.

Ian.

Ian · 30th April 2006, 12:51 AM

PUFF -- Any further thoughts?

PUFF · 30th April 2006, 06:55 AM

Similar to the hilt, the pattern contains hint of Siamese art. To be more specific, Ayuthaya period or earlier. The most familiar pattern at the edge of the guard and the diagonal on the hilt.

I went to Ayuthaya last weekend to check for the zigzag and twisted rope. But they are not used on temples and artifacts which are recovered within Ayuthaya city. My feeling is the art was mixed with another one. From the detailed pattern, IMO: 's the Dahb could be for sword of a province ruler or a noble. The province 's not Ayuthaya itself but a smaller city with bronze-cast hilt tradition. I have to do more research

What is the stuff in the gap between the guard and the blade? Is it earth? Is it possible to get some information from that thing?

27th April 2006, 01:27 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,398	Detail of decoration on guard ... Here is a close up picture of the under surface of the guard. Approx. 5 inches in diameter. Ian. Attached Images

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30th April 2006, 12:51 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,398	PUFF -- Any further thoughts?

30th April 2006, 06:55 AM	#3
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Similar to the hilt, the pattern contains hint of Siamese art. To be more specific, Ayuthaya period or earlier. The most familiar pattern at the edge of the guard and the diagonal on the hilt. I went to Ayuthaya last weekend to check for the zigzag and twisted rope. But they are not used on temples and artifacts which are recovered within Ayuthaya city. My feeling is the art was mixed with another one. From the detailed pattern, IMO: 's the Dahb could be for sword of a province ruler or a noble. The province 's not Ayuthaya itself but a smaller city with bronze-cast hilt tradition. I have to do more research What is the stuff in the gap between the guard and the blade? Is it earth? Is it possible to get some information from that thing?