Ayutthaya’s Weapons

Bancha Thongkomol · 21st July 2006, 11:41 AM

One sword fom the river

19C spear (King Barommakot Like Budda very much. Thai use lotus symbol in weapons)

PUFF · 22nd July 2006, 08:21 AM

Here 's the little "V" on the spine. IMO: this design is an integral lotus petal decorative.

These are pictures of a broken sword found in the area. Some blades have 2-3 "V" marks on their spine.

Khun Bancha 's pictures show lotus style ferrules which were popular for some period. The lotus ferrules are usually associated with noble/royal sword, not for commoner 's weapon.

22nd July 2006, 08:21 AM	#2
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Here 's the little "V" on the spine. IMO: this design is an integral lotus petal decorative. These are pictures of a broken sword found in the area. Some blades have 2-3 "V" marks on their spine. Khun Bancha 's pictures show lotus style ferrules which were popular for some period. The lotus ferrules are usually associated with noble/royal sword, not for commoner 's weapon. Attached Images

21st July 2006, 11:41 AM	#1
Bancha Thongkomol Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	One sword fom the river 19C spear (King Barommakot Like Budda very much. Thai use lotus symbol in weapons)