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Thai short sword browse these categories for related items... All Items: Popular Collectibles:Militaria:Edged Weapons: Pre 1800: item # 915827 Please refer to our stock # 2044 when inquiring.
Abhaya Asian Antiques G/F, North Flat, Lot 965 Peak Road West Cheung Chau, Hong Kong Tel/Fax 852-29847509 Guest Book $1200.USD/$11,000.HKD |
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| Exceptionally fine Northern Thai/Lanna knife. The bronze handle dates to 18th century or earlier so in the context of Greater Thai history it would be the Ayutthaya period. I had the damascene blade and burl wood and buffalo horn scabbard added by Thai master craftsmen in Bangkok; these components are made with the highest quality materials available. The blade is made to scale and shape of an Ayutthaya weapon; quite possibly the original sheath might have been covered in silver repoussé matching the “front bolster”. Traditionally Thai swords were meant to be held with either one hand or two and the handles and sheathes were made of lacquered wood and tightly bound together with rattan or copper and bands be could used in the same fashion as a machete as much as a weapon. Obviously this piece was meant to be a weapon and was made for someone from a very upper or royal class. Prior to restoration, the handle had a fine green patina but the constant handling while the work was being done wore it off. It is of an unusual size- larger than a dagger and shorter than the typical sword; the green cotton cord would have been tied to the waist sash of the owner. The edge on the blade is as sharp as you could ever want! L: 43cm/16.9in (total length with sheath 47cm/18.5in). | |||||||||||||
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