Is this a naga?

drdavid · 12th December 2005, 11:11 AM

HMMM, just did the search on Naga I should have done before posting, looks like a cheap modern knock off, oh well nothing ventured?

Ian · 12th December 2005, 02:01 PM

Drdavid:

Did this hilt come on the end of a Thai sword? If so, it is of very recent manufacture.

Ian.

Justin · 12th December 2005, 02:03 PM

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.

drdavid · 12th December 2005, 09:25 PM

The rest of the sword looks like this, allegedly from Burma but it does not look like a Dha to me.

Ian · 12th December 2005, 11:02 PM

Yep. That's modern Thai stuff. You can find a bunch of these on eBay.

Battara · 13th December 2005, 02:03 AM

I agree Ian. Another note is that the naga head looks like a lesser quality lead based white metal with a glass eye.

Andrew · 13th December 2005, 03:24 AM

As others have noted, these have become ubiquitous on eBay. Modern Thai stuff for "those who travel for pleasure."

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.

12th December 2005, 09:25 PM	#4
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	The rest of the sword looks like this, allegedly from Burma but it does not look like a Dha to me. Attached Images

12th December 2005, 11:11 AM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	HMMM, just did the search on Naga I should have done before posting, looks like a cheap modern knock off, oh well nothing ventured?

12th December 2005, 02:01 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,524	Drdavid: Did this hilt come on the end of a Thai sword? If so, it is of very recent manufacture. Ian.

12th December 2005, 02:03 PM	#3
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 182	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.

12th December 2005, 11:02 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,524	Yep. That's modern Thai stuff. You can find a bunch of these on eBay.

13th December 2005, 02:03 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	I agree Ian. Another note is that the naga head looks like a lesser quality lead based white metal with a glass eye.

13th December 2005, 03:24 AM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	As others have noted, these have become ubiquitous on eBay. Modern Thai stuff for "those who travel for pleasure." 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.