Another weapon in art from the AMNH

~Alaung_Hpaya~ · 13th June 2007, 11:18 PM

As far as I'm aware there has always been a distinction between the paraphenalia of the elite , which were more likely to emulate Indic models , and that of the general population . I wonder if it's possible that these decorated handles were the exclusive possessions the nobility.

The Pyu were thought to have migrated into Upper Burma in the 1st century CE from the Tibetan plateau via north-east India . I don't think it's known when the Indic influence was acquired but evidence suggests that they were Theravada Buddhists by the 6th-7th century and prior to that Hindu .

It's possible that they did bring along that style of handle rather than it coming later through cultural conact . Are you aware of that style having an earlier provenance than the 6th century ?

( PS are you familiar with the Than Lyet the four edged dagger which is part of the royal regalia ? It looks to be of similar proportion to the blades depicted on the statues and although I've always assumed Indic influence for its form , I've come across pictures of a not dissimilar looking dagger from Tibet )

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13th June 2007, 11:18 PM	#7
~Alaung_Hpaya~ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 65	As far as I'm aware there has always been a distinction between the paraphenalia of the elite , which were more likely to emulate Indic models , and that of the general population . I wonder if it's possible that these decorated handles were the exclusive possessions the nobility. The Pyu were thought to have migrated into Upper Burma in the 1st century CE from the Tibetan plateau via north-east India . I don't think it's known when the Indic influence was acquired but evidence suggests that they were Theravada Buddhists by the 6th-7th century and prior to that Hindu . It's possible that they did bring along that style of handle rather than it coming later through cultural conact . Are you aware of that style having an earlier provenance than the 6th century ? ( PS are you familiar with the Than Lyet the four edged dagger which is part of the royal regalia ? It looks to be of similar proportion to the blades depicted on the statues and although I've always assumed Indic influence for its form , I've come across pictures of a not dissimilar looking dagger from Tibet )