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

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