Inventory no.: 2255

Burmese Dha

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Long Sword with Pierced Ivory Hilt & Silver Mounts (Dha)

Shan People, Eastern Burma

19th century

length: 79.5cm, length of hilt: 23cm, length of blade: 23.5cm, weight: 871g

This fine Burmese sword or dha is probably of Shan workmanship, the Shan being from eastern Burma. The hilt is of pierced ivory carved in a scrolling vine motif, with silver mounts.

The scabbard is of wood decorated with bands of cotton and with plain silver bands at either end. A padded cotton rope grip is at the centre of the scabbard (some fraying.)

The blade single edged and of steel.

The hilt, blade and scabbard are all in fine condition.

References

Fraser-Lu, S., Burmese Crafts: Past and Present, Oxford University Press, 1994.

Lowry, J.,

Burmese Art, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1974.

Provenance

UK art market

Inventory no.: 2255

SOLD