Cross-cultural dha

Ian · 19th September 2014, 03:57 AM

This one just finished. It has a Shan (Burmese) style three-piece hilt and a blade that is distinctly Chinese with a clipped point and narrow central fuller. There is a brass or copper dot set into the blade a couple of inches from the tip. It also has a Chinese inscription (somewhat faint) and a struck mark at forte that appears to be a musket or rifle of some sort. I don't recall seeing this mark previously but perhaps someone here knows where it comes from.

The Chinese inscription is difficult to read but a translation would be much appreciated.

Ian.

19th September 2014, 03:57 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Cross-cultural dha This one just finished. It has a Shan (Burmese) style three-piece hilt and a blade that is distinctly Chinese with a clipped point and narrow central fuller. There is a brass or copper dot set into the blade a couple of inches from the tip. It also has a Chinese inscription (somewhat faint) and a struck mark at forte that appears to be a musket or rifle of some sort. I don't recall seeing this mark previously but perhaps someone here knows where it comes from. The Chinese inscription is difficult to read but a translation would be much appreciated. Ian. Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 19th September 2014 at 04:19 AM.