Dear friends,

I am opening a thread on this beautiful weapons. I think after seeing some Chinese examples it is good to move into this area a bit.

Kind regards

Manouchehr

Courtesy of Ashoka Arts

" A large sword from Burma 'Dha'. Entirely covered with silver sheet, the lage bulbous lobed pommel engraved with fine designs. The grip banded with numerous shaped thin decorative rings, centre portion extremely finely covered with woven silver wire mesh over paper? The sheath covering with decorative finely executed silver designs of openwork over a darkwood scabbard body. The heavy blade of very good steel, curving tip and a thickened spine. Retaining its original wine coloured hanging sash. Good condition, some age wear and minor denting to silver parts. 34 inches long overall. 19th century, Burma."

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THis is an interesting dha. It is interesting to see the multiple fullers that are intersected. Attributed to early/mid 19 century. Do you know what does the image of the fish mean? More information by Ashoka Arts:

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"An interesting old Burmese sword 'Dha'. Simple fighting sword of good quality construction, tubular hilt with grip covered with white rayskin and ornamented with inset brass pins in patterns, brass top and bottom mounts. Long slightly curved steel blade of well forged light steel, thickened back leading to a sharpened or thinned back edge halfway down. Unusual series of central fullers interrupted by panels of inlaid brass detail, including a short inscription in Burmese script, two panels including numbers probably dates, and an attractive image of a fish. Burma, early/mid 19th century."

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Two more pictures from the last piece

Kind regards

Manouchehr

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Sorry I forgot the whole pic

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One from Nepal.
Kora.
Simple one, but interesting.
it's from private collection

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Nice photos,the last blade shape is very interesting.

Very Beautiful Weapons, I Love the Silver-work on the First Dha posted, It looks almost Celtic except for the Arch feature. Yes, The Kora is a very interesting example of a forward curving blade. I'd be interested in a thread devoted to them as well.

Thanks for contributing so many Fine Examples of Eastern Weapons Manouchehr.