Is this a Cross Cultural Yunnan Dha?

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Outstanding dha! Congrats Charles. Would agree with you, Burmese/Yunnan dha. Here an example from the Macao exhebition for comparison: http://arscives.com/historysteel/images1/253-iag12.jpg

Regards,
Detlef

Thanks Detlef,

Funny thing is that ha was once mine and I sold it like a fool, but I believe the one you have shown us is much later than the one here.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Thanks Detlef,

Funny thing is that ha was once mine and I sold it like a fool, but I believe the one you have shown us is much later than the one here.

Judging from the pictures I would agree. But you have handled it so I believe that you are correct. But still think that it is good for comparison to show the same origin.

Regards,
Detlef

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Judging from the pictures I would agree. But you have handled it so I believe that you are correct. But still think that it is good for comparison to show the same origin.

Regards,
Detlef

Oh yes...apologies if I offended you...it is DEFINITELY a great comparison. The silver work looks like it could have been done by the same smith.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Oh yes...apologies if I offended you...it is DEFINITELY a great comparison. The silver work looks like it could have been done by the same smith.

Not the minimal offence taken! Don't worry.

[Ian]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Thanks Detlef,

Funny thing is that dha was once mine and I sold it like a fool, but I believe the one you have shown us is much later than the one here.

Charles:

I am grateful that you decided to part with it all those years ago.

The two dha are indeed similar and the silver work is very similar to some of the Shan style but with a distinctly Chinese flavor. The scalloped chape and toe pieces in particular show a strong Chinese influence. It is quite possible that this is another Husa dha, and it is perhaps relevant that the Husa swords are found to the north, in Assam and up to the Tibet border.

I particularly like the solid silver work on your new one and the ivory handle is well sculpted. Definitely a work of distinction.

Ian.