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1st October 2009, 06:50 PM
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Looks like a european court sabre. Maybe it was made as a result of those influences?
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1st October 2009, 06:55 PM
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The three headed elephant is 'Airavata' and is associated with (the mount of) Lord Indra.
But the form that it appears on your sword, it looks like the depiction on the flag of Laos. I'd say its following the european small sword (court sword probobly in this case) influence but definately not European. Laos, Thailand.. I wouldn't think India as it just doesn't 'feel' Indian. Look at the architectural pommel and the hanging 'bells' looks like SEA work. |
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2nd October 2009, 02:09 AM
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Quote:
http://www.thai-blogs.com/index.php/...lephant?blog=5 |
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1st October 2009, 06:59 PM
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Most likely Lao (based on a European style, of course). The trhree-headed elephant is a Laotian royal symbol, and on the Laotian Royal flag.
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1st October 2009, 07:02 PM
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Just wanted to add, I think its very nice! Would look good in my own collection
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