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Marc M. 10th February 2025 02:44 PM

Daily dha
 
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Latest acquisition, a simple dha, more of an everyday dha than purely a weapon. A good and very sharp blade. Against the handle two circular marks. Thickness of blade against the handle is 9mm, 50,5 cm long, length sword 78cm and oal 83 cm. Sheath in a good condition, missing a few rattan straps. Northern Thailand? 20th century?
Regards
Marc

Sajen 10th February 2025 08:12 PM

Hi Marc,

Yes, Northern Thai to Laos borders, late 19th century would be my guess. It's a good blade, more for fighting than for daily work.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen 10th February 2025 09:12 PM

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Here a similar one from my own collection.

Marc M. 11th February 2025 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen (Post 295912)
Here a similar one from my own collection.

Hi Detlef
Nice specimen with a nice dark patina and the cord still present. Is it correct to say that these dha's are a “standard” form is in their regions?

Regards
Marc

Sajen 11th February 2025 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc M. (Post 295925)
Nice specimen with a nice dark patina and the cord still present. Is it correct to say that these dha's are a “standard” form is in their regions?

Hi Marc,

It's not patina, the scabbard and handle is lacquered black, this is more common in Laos to this time. It's one of the forms found at a specific time in this region.

Regards,
Detlef


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