A Burmese dha with some interesting features

[DhaDha]

What a beautiful blade! Thanks for sharing the learning from this.

[mariusgmioc]

How did you manage to get the translations?

[Ren Ren]

Thanks, Iain! I am absolutely delighted! This is the most elegant Burmese blade I've ever seen! I think the handle is made from sanded bamboo root.

In the photo, what could serve as material for the handle

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Ren Ren

Thanks, Iain! I am absolutely delighted! This is the most elegant Burmese blade I've ever seen! I think the handle is made from sanded bamboo root.

In the photo, what could serve as material for the handle

It could well be, most often I've seen rosewood used but the grain on this one is different.

It really is a charming little blade, the mix of fullers and different profiles on the spine I find fascinating. The inlay on the hilt components I also find intriguing. The sword overall does not appear ornate at first glance but has a lot of detail.

[Ren Ren]

Originally Posted by Iain

It really is a charming little blade, the mix of fullers and different profiles on the spine I find fascinating. The inlay on the hilt components I also find intriguing. The sword overall does not appear ornate at first glance but has a lot of detail.

This blade is decorated with great taste and attention to detail. It is so harmonious that it is impossible to judge its size if you do not hold it in your hands.

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Ren Ren

This blade is decorated with great taste and attention to detail. It is so harmonious that it is impossible to judge its size if you do not hold it in your hands.

It is fairly petite, I'll see if I can find time today to do a pic with a few others to show the actual size a little better. It is only 75cm overall.

[Iain]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

How did you manage to get the translations?

Two native Burmese speakers.

[Iain]

Originally Posted by DhaDha

What a beautiful blade! Thanks for sharing the learning from this.

Thanks for the kind comment. Learning is what drives me to collect and I tend to focus on the somewhat unusual examples.