Dagger
19th century (made)
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This dagger's hilt has been carved with garuda a figure from popular Thai mythology, influenced by Indian culture. Garuda is the half human, half eagle mythological being who subdues coiled snakes, symbolic of the waters.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved ivory with silver and steel |
| Brief description | dha; Arms, steel ivory silver, carved, Thailand, C19 |
| Physical description | A dagger with dha figures carved in ivory with silver and steel blade. |
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| Gallery label | DAGGERS (THAI: DHA)
Steel and ivory
Thailand
ca. 19th century
IM.60, 61 & 62-1937
Each dagger’s pommel end has been carved with a figure from popular Thai mythology, influenced by Indian culture. The kneeling figure with hands together is Hanuman, the monkey general and close ally of Rama, from the Ramayana. Two ogres are shown one on top of the other, while the beaked figure is the half human, half eagle Garuda who subdues coiled snakes, symbolic of the waters.
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| Summary | This dagger's hilt has been carved with garuda a figure from popular Thai mythology, influenced by Indian culture. Garuda is the half human, half eagle mythological being who subdues coiled snakes, symbolic of the waters. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.62-1937 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2008 |
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