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Here another rather recent acquisition, a small dha hmyaung with neatly carved hilt, I think it's from bone instead of ivory. I think it's worth for sharing here for later reference. Like always all comments are very welcome.
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I do so like these lovely knives. This is a great example, and I agree with the hilt being bone. The patina is lovely.
Another great fine Detlef! |
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Thank you Charles!
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Hi Detlef,
That is a very nice example and the carving is well executed. Agree that the hilt is more likely bone than ivory, but hard to tell from the pictures. I associate this style of knife and sheath with the Golden Triangle area of Burma/Thailand/Yunnan, and there may well be some Shan influence in the nice silver sheath and ferrule. Would that be your assessment too? Would you please list the dimensions of this one? Cheers, Ian |
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Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.
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Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings.
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no, this are not priest knives so far I know, priest knives always has talismanic scripts on the blade and/or handle. Regards, Detlef |
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Blade alone 5 1/4" inside scabbard it is 10 1/4" thickness at the handle is 1/16" Regards, Detlef |
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