Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Staying on the Japanese Theme: Japanese Trade Blades in SE Asia

DhaDha · 22nd August 2012, 10:06 PM

Hey Emanuel, glad you were talking about this one

You do remember correctly. Pretty nimble for such a large piece. Glad you liked it.

laEspadaAncha, these are often attributed to the Ayutthaya Period (1350-1767). But I've seen them come from right up to the 1800s as well. I'd say this this one is on the older side of what I've handled and seen. Around 1680-1700? Hard to say though. By the way, they also exist with Chinese-styled blades. But still sporting the Japanese styled hilts, and SEA fittings. Pretty cool.

22nd August 2012, 10:06 PM	#15
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 176	Hey Emanuel, glad you were talking about this one You do remember correctly. Pretty nimble for such a large piece. Glad you liked it. laEspadaAncha, these are often attributed to the Ayutthaya Period (1350-1767). But I've seen them come from right up to the 1800s as well. I'd say this this one is on the older side of what I've handled and seen. Around 1680-1700? Hard to say though. By the way, they also exist with Chinese-styled blades. But still sporting the Japanese styled hilts, and SEA fittings. Pretty cool.