Photo request...Burmese Trident at Royal Armouries, Leeds

Nathaniel · 13th January 2013, 03:38 AM

Hello all,

I recently came across this fantastic example under the Wikipedia description for Trident.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tr...th_century.JPG

Description reads:

"This group of spears has examples of very fine Burmese decoration, the butts and ferrules overlaid with silver gilt, the heads chiselled and gilt. Each individual blade was provided with a lacquered scabbard."

I was wondering if any of our members are near Leeds or if visiting could take (if permitted) some more photos of the display as the description reads "group of spears". I'm sure we would be interesting to all to see

It's very exciting to find because as I've brought up before it is quite puzzling how come we do not see clear examples of Burmese polearms (excluding Naga Spears), given the great number of British colonial bring backs of Burmese swords & knives.

Also if any other Burmese or Thai weapons, I love to see pictures of them as well!!

Many thanks in advanced!

Nathaniel

Battara · 13th January 2013, 05:35 AM

What a freak show! An amazing piece!

If no one responds, thank you for posting at least this picture.

kahnjar1 · 13th January 2013, 06:55 AM

What about sending them an email?? http://www.royalarmouries.org/contact-us
Stu

Gavin Nugent · 13th January 2013, 09:14 AM

Hi Nathaniel,

A great post, thanks!

It seems most studio shots known shows Naga spears in the hands of Shan warriors. An avenue I have not explored but would like to know more about the trade or raid of the regions and tribes.

Perhaps you can post your wonderful old spears too :-)

Gav

Runjeet Singh · 13th January 2013, 12:44 PM

Dear Nathaniel,

I have taken pictures of all of the cabinets in the Oriental gallery, and have been systematically publishing them on my blog. I haven't had chance to show the ones you mention on my site, so here they are. Email me for bigger images if you need them.

Regards,
Runjeet

Battara · 13th January 2013, 05:38 PM

Oo can we have some more please sir.....?

13th January 2013, 03:38 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Photo request...Burmese Trident at Royal Armouries, Leeds Hello all, I recently came across this fantastic example under the Wikipedia description for Trident. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tr...th_century.JPG Description reads: "This group of spears has examples of very fine Burmese decoration, the butts and ferrules overlaid with silver gilt, the heads chiselled and gilt. Each individual blade was provided with a lacquered scabbard." I was wondering if any of our members are near Leeds or if visiting could take (if permitted) some more photos of the display as the description reads "group of spears". I'm sure we would be interesting to all to see It's very exciting to find because as I've brought up before it is quite puzzling how come we do not see clear examples of Burmese polearms (excluding Naga Spears), given the great number of British colonial bring backs of Burmese swords & knives. Also if any other Burmese or Thai weapons, I love to see pictures of them as well!! Many thanks in advanced! Nathaniel Attached Images

13th January 2013, 09:14 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Burma Hi Nathaniel, A great post, thanks! It seems most studio shots known shows Naga spears in the hands of Shan warriors. An avenue I have not explored but would like to know more about the trade or raid of the regions and tribes. Perhaps you can post your wonderful old spears too :-) Gav Attached Images

13th January 2013, 12:44 PM	#5
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Dear Nathaniel, I have taken pictures of all of the cabinets in the Oriental gallery, and have been systematically publishing them on my blog. I haven't had chance to show the ones you mention on my site, so here they are. Email me for bigger images if you need them. Regards, Runjeet Attached Images

13th January 2013, 05:35 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	What a freak show! An amazing piece! If no one responds, thank you for posting at least this picture.

13th January 2013, 06:55 AM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	What about sending them an email?? http://www.royalarmouries.org/contact-us Stu

13th January 2013, 05:38 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	Oo can we have some more please sir.....?