Dha for identification

kahnjar1 · 29th June 2019, 07:22 AM

Hi Dizos
http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24695
I agree with your comments about the Dha you have in relation to the description in the Dha Index.
I have attached a link to an earlier thread discussing Cambodian/Lao Dha which might be of interest. I have usually termed these as "Khmer" which nicely covers the general region. Also bear in mind that Yunnan is just across the border which possibly is reflected by the Chinese?? coin used as a pommel cap.
Stu

Ian · 1st July 2019, 10:42 AM

Hi dizos.

Thanks for sharing these pics of a Cambodian darv (dha, daab in Burmese, Thai). This one seems to have some age, dating back at least to the 19th C. I would think. We don't see many antique Cambodian swords.

The scabbard with a pointed toe is typical of older Cambodian swords that I have seen. The black material coating the scabbard and hilt is a resin that was used commonly on older swords to prevent corrosion and offer some protection against the tropical humidity and rain. This black resin is found on dha/daab/darv from many of the countries in MSEA.

Unfortunately, the Dha Index has not been updated in quite a while and the information is considered outdated or inaccurate in many cases.

Ian.

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29th June 2019, 07:22 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,825	Hi Dizos http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24695 I agree with your comments about the Dha you have in relation to the description in the Dha Index. I have attached a link to an earlier thread discussing Cambodian/Lao Dha which might be of interest. I have usually termed these as "Khmer" which nicely covers the general region. Also bear in mind that Yunnan is just across the border which possibly is reflected by the Chinese?? coin used as a pommel cap. Stu

1st July 2019, 10:42 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,680	Hi dizos. Thanks for sharing these pics of a Cambodian darv (dha, daab in Burmese, Thai). This one seems to have some age, dating back at least to the 19th C. I would think. We don't see many antique Cambodian swords. The scabbard with a pointed toe is typical of older Cambodian swords that I have seen. The black material coating the scabbard and hilt is a resin that was used commonly on older swords to prevent corrosion and offer some protection against the tropical humidity and rain. This black resin is found on dha/daab/darv from many of the countries in MSEA. Unfortunately, the Dha Index has not been updated in quite a while and the information is considered outdated or inaccurate in many cases. Ian.