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Originally Posted by CharlesS
Thanks Detlef,
Funny thing is that dha was once mine and I sold it like a fool, but I believe the one you have shown us is much later than the one here.
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Charles:
I am grateful that you decided to part with it all those years ago.
The two dha are indeed similar and the silver work is very similar to some of the Shan style but with a distinctly Chinese flavor. The scalloped chape and toe pieces in particular show a strong Chinese influence. It is quite possible that this is another Husa dha, and it is perhaps relevant that the Husa swords are found to the north, in Assam and up to the Tibet border.
I particularly like the solid silver work on your new one and the ivory handle is well sculpted. Definitely a work of distinction.
Ian.