Burmese Dha?!

Ian · 6th January 2018, 04:03 PM

Marius,

I agree with Detlef. This is a Burmese dha with a little koftgari work and a full length, wide fuller on the blade. The metal decoration on the hilt and scabbard indicate first half of the 20th C. I might put it a little earlier than Detlef, maybe 1920-1940, but essentially the same period.

You are fortunate to find one with the metalwork so well preserved. Often the lotus bud pommel has dents or gets crushed over time. Nice example of a 20th C. Burmese dha and scabbard.

Ian.

mariusgmioc · 6th January 2018, 05:44 PM

Hello Ian and Detlef and thank you for your comments!

Most likely the sword was in a collection and that's why it is so well preserved.

6th January 2018, 04:03 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Marius, I agree with Detlef. This is a Burmese dha with a little koftgari work and a full length, wide fuller on the blade. The metal decoration on the hilt and scabbard indicate first half of the 20th C. I might put it a little earlier than Detlef, maybe 1920-1940, but essentially the same period. You are fortunate to find one with the metalwork so well preserved. Often the lotus bud pommel has dents or gets crushed over time. Nice example of a 20th C. Burmese dha and scabbard. Ian.

6th January 2018, 05:44 PM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	Hello Ian and Detlef and thank you for your comments! Most likely the sword was in a collection and that's why it is so well preserved.