Is this a naga?
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Would you describe this hilt ?ornament as a naga head or does it look like something else anyone has seen? One eye appears to fallen out over time.
Thanks as always for considering my rather dumb questions. DrD |
HMMM, just did the search on Naga I should have done before posting, looks like a cheap modern knock off, oh well nothing ventured?
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Drdavid:
Did this hilt come on the end of a Thai sword? If so, it is of very recent manufacture. Ian. |
I believe the Naga is a cobra? based snake-demon,this looks like some other diety to me but I couldnt tell you wich one.
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The rest of the sword looks like this, allegedly from Burma but it does not look like a Dha to me.
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Yep. That's modern Thai stuff. You can find a bunch of these on eBay.
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I agree Ian. Another note is that the naga head looks like a lesser quality lead based white metal with a glass eye.
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As others have noted, these have become ubiquitous on eBay. Modern Thai stuff for "those who travel for pleasure." :D
I wouldn't classify the pommel as a naga. More like a generic dragon. Drdavid, don't feel bad: many of us have picked up one of these (or similar) at one point. :) |
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