Interesting Yunnan Dagger

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by freebooter

On another note Andrew, looking at the stacked temple like pommel of Lew's, can you draw any conclusions from its shape?

Gav

Hi Gav,

It's one of those Thai elements that, when combined with certain Chinese elements, are characteristic of many weapons from Yunnan.

Otherwise, not sure what you're asking.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Gavin Nugent]

Thanks Andrew,

I thought the six sided 'temple like' pommel may be characterisitc directly related to a specific region/culture/belief rather than just artistic licence when manufactured.
I say this as the maker could simply have added a simple plate to peen the tang over.

Gav

[Nathaniel]

My guess : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa

[Nathaniel]

Or you may find similar to a: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagoda But a Pagoda is a place of worship, where as a Stupa is not something you can go into, but contains relics of the Buddha. Think of it kind of like a Buddhist Pyramid, but instead the the Pharaohs Relics, it's the Buddhas

[Nathaniel]

White Stupa in Xishuanbanna in Yunnan Province...this one is more clear Tai/Dai influence. The temples there show what we would most commonly recognize as more of Burmese type architecture, culture & dress.

[Nathaniel]

Three Pagoda in Dali, Yunnan

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by freebooter

Thanks Andrew,

I thought the six sided 'temple like' pommel may be characterisitc directly related to a specific region/culture/belief rather than just artistic licence when manufactured.
I say this as the maker could simply have added a simple plate to peen the tang over.

Gav

Oh, it's definitely possible, Gav. I just don't know personally.

A