A quiz for collectors of South-East-Asian swords

Sajen · 3rd November 2015, 06:18 PM

Hello Ian,

like usual very good observations and thoughts!

I think that it is an unusual dha from Cambodia with strong Vietnam influence, Cham region?
Regarding your age guess I agree complete, my guess would be 1920-1940.

Regards,
Detlef

Miguel · 3rd November 2015, 07:50 PM

Hi, I was thinking Thai, 1970ish.
Miguel

Ian · 4th November 2015, 04:04 AM

Miguel: It does not fit with recent Thai swords IMO.

Detlef: That is a very long sword for mainland SE Asia. I'm not familiar with the Cham swords. Can you provide more information on these?

Ian.

Shakethetrees · 4th November 2015, 04:00 PM

The grip to me, screams Spanish territory as a point of origin. The Philippines or Central/South America are loaded with edged weapons with this type of grip.

The guard, Chinese or SEA.

Can't make out the blade, though, it's an odd bird.

My best guess is a purpose made piece from the Philippines (lots of Chinese influence there) possibly for a Chinese client.

A wild card guess would be somewhere in SEA, where there are obscure forms about. I'm not familiar with this region, though.

You've captured my curiosity, though.

As for age, I would say somewhere between 1880 and 1930.

Gavin Nugent · 5th November 2015, 12:58 PM

The blade looks southern Vietnam by design.

The guard and hilt look ill fitted and of a very later period to the blade.

Gavin

Sajen · 6th November 2015, 04:27 PM

Thank you folks so far, I was very busy by work the last days, will respond later to your comments.

Regards,
Detlef

3rd November 2015, 06:18 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,166	Hello Ian, like usual very good observations and thoughts! I think that it is an unusual dha from Cambodia with strong Vietnam influence, Cham region? Regarding your age guess I agree complete, my guess would be 1920-1940. Regards, Detlef

3rd November 2015, 07:50 PM	#2
Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Hi, I was thinking Thai, 1970ish. Miguel

4th November 2015, 04:04 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Miguel: It does not fit with recent Thai swords IMO. Detlef: That is a very long sword for mainland SE Asia. I'm not familiar with the Cham swords. Can you provide more information on these? Ian.

4th November 2015, 04:00 PM	#4
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	The grip to me, screams Spanish territory as a point of origin. The Philippines or Central/South America are loaded with edged weapons with this type of grip. The guard, Chinese or SEA. Can't make out the blade, though, it's an odd bird. My best guess is a purpose made piece from the Philippines (lots of Chinese influence there) possibly for a Chinese client. A wild card guess would be somewhere in SEA, where there are obscure forms about. I'm not familiar with this region, though. You've captured my curiosity, though. As for age, I would say somewhere between 1880 and 1930.

5th November 2015, 12:58 PM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The blade looks southern Vietnam by design. The guard and hilt look ill fitted and of a very later period to the blade. Gavin

6th November 2015, 04:27 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,166	Thank you folks so far, I was very busy by work the last days, will respond later to your comments. Regards, Detlef