Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri “Sword of Victory” (1409-1424CE) Ayutthaya Era Thai Royal Regalia, found/looted in Wat Ratchaburana in 1957 [4096×3072][OC]

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>One room exhibits the objects recovered from looters who dug into the crypt under the
principal prang of Wat Racha Burana in 1957 and from the Fine Arts Department
excavations in situ in 1958. Wat Racha Burana was hurriedly excavated in 1958, when it
became clear that looters had entered the crypt and took away an unknown number of
valuable objects. The findings in the crypt under the principal prang of the temple were of
an enormous archaeological importance. A great number of royal objects made of gold
were found in both chambers.

>Wat Racha Burana was the cremation site of Chao Sam Phraya’s closest family; his
father King Intharacha (r. 1409-1424) and his two elder brothers. The findings could
conclude that the cremated remains of the King were buried with his most important
belongings: the crown, the five principal regalia, the royal utensils, a large number of other
properties, religious items and offerings.

>The royal crown and the scepter are said to be one of the looted items, never to be
recovered. Some of the principal royal regalia could fortunately be retrieved.

>The highlight is a golden sword known as “Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri”. The Royal
Victory Sword could have belonged to King Intharacha (r. 1409-1424). The sword is
115 cm long and contained in a golden scabbard decorated with floral and flame-like
vegetal motifs studded with a variety of gems. The handle is made of quartz crystal,
gilded and laid in with gems. The blade was made of iron and double-edged. The knob
of the handle is beautiful decorated with precious stones. With exception of the sword,
the other found royal regalia were miniature imitations likely especially made for the
funeral.