Dha with ivory handle for comment

Sajen · 29th September 2013, 04:11 PM

I have get this dha with ivory handle and silver fittings from a german auction house and would like to know more about it. Age, origin and all other informations. The dha is 46 cm sheathed, the blade is 27 cm and 7,5 mm thick near the handle.

Battara · 29th September 2013, 07:23 PM

I'm taking a guess but it looks Shan to me.

Sajen · 29th September 2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I'm taking a guess but it looks Shan to me.

Thank you Jose,

my guess as well but I know not enough about dhas.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 30th September 2013, 08:29 PM

Where are our dha experts?

No other educated opinions? Or is it so bad?

VANDOO · 1st October 2013, 03:38 AM

GOOD QUALITY SILVER, NICE SILVER WIRE FILIGRE DESIGN WORK A GOOD CHUNK OF IVORY AND A SHARP BLADE. WHATS NOT TO LIKE.

I SAW SOME DHA LIKE THIS IN THAILAND AND THEY ARE SMALL BUT NICE UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO GET ONE. I SUSPECT THEY WERE WORN AS DRESS AND PRESTIEGE ITEMS AND NOT FOR HEAVY WORK OR WAR USE.
WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE IF ANY OF THE DHAFIA SHOWS UP TO FURTHER ENLIGHTEN US.

Sajen · 1st October 2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

GOOD QUALITY SILVER, NICE SILVER WIRE FILIGRE DESIGN WORK A GOOD CHUNK OF IVORY AND A SHARP BLADE. WHATS NOT TO LIKE.

I SAW SOME DHA LIKE THIS IN THAILAND AND THEY ARE SMALL BUT NICE UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO GET ONE. I SUSPECT THEY WERE WORN AS DRESS AND PRESTIEGE ITEMS AND NOT FOR HEAVY WORK OR WAR USE.
WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE IF ANY OF THE DHAFIA SHOWS UP TO FURTHER ENLIGHTEN US.

Thank you for your kind words Barry!

Hope the dhafia will comment.

Regards,

Detlef

Andrew · 12th October 2013, 05:19 PM

Shan, Burma. 20th century. Nice, typical example.

Sajen · 12th October 2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Shan, Burma. 20th century. Nice, typical example.

Thank you very much Andrew!

Nathaniel · 13th October 2013, 04:33 PM

Agree, Tai Yai (Shan)

Nice wire work

Congratulations Sajen on the nice addition!

Sajen · 13th October 2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Agree, Tai Yai (Shan)

Nice wire work

Congratulations Sajen on the nice addition!

Thank you as well for confirming!

Regards,

Detlef

29th September 2013, 04:11 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	Dha with ivory handle for comment I have get this dha with ivory handle and silver fittings from a german auction house and would like to know more about it. Age, origin and all other informations. The dha is 46 cm sheathed, the blade is 27 cm and 7,5 mm thick near the handle. Attached Images

29th September 2013, 07:23 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I'm taking a guess but it looks Shan to me.

30th September 2013, 08:29 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	Where are our dha experts? No other educated opinions? Or is it so bad?

1st October 2013, 03:38 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	GOOD QUALITY SILVER, NICE SILVER WIRE FILIGRE DESIGN WORK A GOOD CHUNK OF IVORY AND A SHARP BLADE. WHATS NOT TO LIKE. I SAW SOME DHA LIKE THIS IN THAILAND AND THEY ARE SMALL BUT NICE UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO GET ONE. I SUSPECT THEY WERE WORN AS DRESS AND PRESTIEGE ITEMS AND NOT FOR HEAVY WORK OR WAR USE. WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE IF ANY OF THE DHAFIA SHOWS UP TO FURTHER ENLIGHTEN US.

12th October 2013, 05:19 PM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Shan, Burma. 20th century. Nice, typical example.

13th October 2013, 04:33 PM	#9
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Agree, Tai Yai (Shan) Nice wire work Congratulations Sajen on the nice addition!