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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2018, 11:04 PM
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Posted By DhaDha
I can't add to what Ian has said. Except to say...

I can't add to what Ian has said. Except to say that it is great to see a pair. Hopefully someone can translate.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By DhaDha
From my visit to the National Museum in Colombo...

From my visit to the National Museum in Colombo about a year ago.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2017, 07:04 AM
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Views: 17,995
Posted By DhaDha
Not that I saw...

Not that I saw...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2017, 05:11 PM
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Posted By DhaDha
Almost there...

Almost there...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2017, 05:08 PM
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Views: 17,995
Posted By DhaDha
... and more.

... and more.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2017, 05:06 PM
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Views: 17,995
Posted By DhaDha
More...

More...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2017, 05:04 PM
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Views: 17,995
Posted By DhaDha
Colombo National Museum in Sri Lanka

Some pictures from the Colombo National Museum in Sri Lanka that I've been meaning to share.
Apologies for the poor quality of pictures. Everything was behind glass and quite dark.

Most of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,195
Posted By DhaDha
Thank you for showing this. I thought I saw...

Thank you for showing this. I thought I saw similar pieces at the museum in Luang Prabang as well. If memory serves me correct the handles were a little oversized. But it was almost 10 years ago....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,195
Posted By DhaDha
Thanks for the information everyone! 36...

Thanks for the information everyone!

36 inches in the scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,195
Posted By DhaDha
Vietnamese Sword

Hello. For discussion, a SE Asian Sword. I believe to be a Vietnamese Guom. While the decoration is quite a bit simpler than most I’ve seen. I'm wondering if anybody has any insight on a few...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,725
Posted By DhaDha
Love the blades on these!

Love the blades on these!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,004
Posted By DhaDha
Intriguing weapons. I was lucky enough to pick...

Intriguing weapons. I was lucky enough to pick one up a while back and might provide some insight.
This one is the same type and sporting the same mark as shown on top of page 314 in Robert Hales'...
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,530
Posted By DhaDha
Thank you all for the comments. I'll learn a lot...

Thank you all for the comments. I'll learn a lot from this sword. As I have from this forum...
Forum: European Armoury 18th November 2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,530
Posted By DhaDha
Smile Excellent. And thank you.

Excellent. And thank you.
Forum: European Armoury 18th November 2013, 05:03 AM
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Views: 21,530
Posted By DhaDha
French Sword

Hello. This is out of my usual scope, but i quite like it. I bought it as a French Court Sword. I'm hoping for help with dating other than my "old" estimate and.
There are identical markings on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,703
Posted By DhaDha
I've seen similar blade decorations ( offset...

I've seen similar blade decorations ( offset fullers ) on a sword from Yunnan. Pretty unique. Cheers.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,562
Posted By DhaDha
Love it! Looks like you both did well. :)

Love it! Looks like you both did well. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,471
Posted By DhaDha
Some pics of Burmese forges from 1900 - 1910....

Some pics of Burmese forges from 1900 - 1910. Photos borrowed from the Dha Research Archive.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,471
Posted By DhaDha
Burmese Forge

Hello. Here are a few from a trip to Myanmar last year. I thought some members might find them interesting. The forge was found at a market on the shore of Inle Lake.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,334
Posted By DhaDha
Great topic. Siamese Army 1875.

Great topic. Siamese Army 1875.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,183
Posted By DhaDha
Amazing. Thank you!

Amazing. Thank you!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,914
Posted By DhaDha
Thumbs up Great swords! Really. This is why i try not to...

Great swords! Really.
This is why i try not to go on record dating these things. My own opinion changes often. That said, I do feel this one be older than that estimation. But maybe a bit younger...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,914
Posted By DhaDha
Hey Emanuel, glad you were talking about this one...

Hey Emanuel, glad you were talking about this one :) You do remember correctly. Pretty nimble for such a large piece. Glad you liked it.

laEspadaAncha, these are often attributed to the Ayutthaya...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,914
Posted By DhaDha
BTW I believe the blade to be locally made, in...

BTW I believe the blade to be locally made, in the spirit of a Katana.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,914
Posted By DhaDha
:D Sure! At almost 40 inches it is a bit...

:D

Sure!
At almost 40 inches it is a bit of monster. I've been lucky enough to handle a few of this style and this is the largest. Others have had different blade styles but similar handles, with...
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