My new Lao dha/daab Lan Xang kingdom

Sajen · 1st February 2015, 05:41 PM

Ian:

The age guess was given with a great range and by the presumtion that the blade is old like the handle and original. The chiseled tip of the blade is typical for daab of this origin like you mentioned also. Let's wait until I have the sword in my hands and can tell you more, all can change by closer inspection.

Of course I have the hope that the sword is original in all parts with a later scabbard of course.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 9th March 2024, 10:59 AM

Since I've noticed a similar but much better and nicer example got sold recently I've remembered that I never have shown this sword after I've received it and it received some care so here you go.
84,5 cm inside scabbard
81,5 cm without
53,8 cm the blade

Sajen · 9th March 2024, 11:05 AM

And here, for our archives the recently sold but wrong described example. It was described as Vietnamese, possibly Sedang tribe.
In fact, to my knowledge, they come from the Attapeu province of Laos.

112 cm total
blade: 73 cm

JeffS · 9th March 2024, 01:26 PM

That didn't last long... beautiful sword.

Sajen · 9th March 2024, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffS

That didn't last long... beautiful sword.

Yep, beautiful handle and scabbard and a very long blade!

Ian · 10th March 2024, 03:09 AM

Lovely example Detlef. Very well preserved sword and scabbard.

Iain · 11th March 2024, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Yep, beautiful handle and scabbard and a very long blade!

It's going to a good home.

Sajen · 11th March 2024, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iain

It's going to a good home.

Hi Ian,

Glad you got it!

Regards,
Detlef

9th March 2024, 10:59 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Since I've noticed a similar but much better and nicer example got sold recently I've remembered that I never have shown this sword after I've received it and it received some care so here you go. 84,5 cm inside scabbard 81,5 cm without 53,8 cm the blade Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 9th March 2024 at 11:48 AM.

9th March 2024, 11:05 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	And here, for our archives the recently sold but wrong described example. It was described as Vietnamese, possibly Sedang tribe. In fact, to my knowledge, they come from the Attapeu province of Laos. 112 cm total blade: 73 cm Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 9th March 2024 at 11:50 AM.

1st February 2015, 05:41 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Ian: The age guess was given with a great range and by the presumtion that the blade is old like the handle and original. The chiseled tip of the blade is typical for daab of this origin like you mentioned also. Let's wait until I have the sword in my hands and can tell you more, all can change by closer inspection. Of course I have the hope that the sword is original in all parts with a later scabbard of course. Regards, Detlef

9th March 2024, 01:26 PM	#4
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 423	That didn't last long... beautiful sword.

10th March 2024, 03:09 AM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Lovely example Detlef. Very well preserved sword and scabbard.