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Andrew 8th March 2015 10:04 PM
Silver/Copper/Rattan fighting Dha-lwe for sale.
 
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US$850.00. Domestic shipping (within contiguous 48 states) included. Actual shipping will be additional outside the US.

Dha-lwe. Myanmar (Burma). Late 19th Century.
Silver, copper and braided rattan fittings.

Solid, genuine fighting example. Likely used by warrior of some renown or a mid-level officer based on copper and silver fittings.

Overall length: 89.5 cm
Blade length: 63 cm
Handle length: 26.5 cm
Scabbard length: 66 cm

This particular sword was loaned to the Macao Museum of Art for the "History of Steel in East Asia" exhibit, and is featured in the catalogue from that exhibit via the following photo:

Andrew 8th March 2015 10:13 PM
If you wish, you can PM me, or email me at awinston@aol.com

Andrew 24th March 2015 03:18 PM
Price reduced to US$750.00

Andrew 25th April 2015 11:30 PM
If I am asking too much, feel free to make an offer. :shrug:


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