An Interesting Dha Dagger With a Snake (Naga) Bolster

CharlesS · 9th April 2013, 08:14 PM

This large, likely Burmese, dha dagger is a very heavy example and is 19in. overall, with a thick, wide, heavy blade of 10.5in. The hilt is ivory and is rather plainly carved by Burmese or Thai standards, with a beast(possibly Hanoman) rather simply carved into the end of the pommel.

Far more effort has gone into the unique bolster/guard which a very detailed snake coiled around it in brass. The details of the snake's scales are remarkable, especially towards the tail, with great effort made to keep the size and continuity of the scales very consistent.

9th April 2013, 08:14 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	An Interesting Dha Dagger With a Snake (Naga) Bolster This large, likely Burmese, dha dagger is a very heavy example and is 19in. overall, with a thick, wide, heavy blade of 10.5in. The hilt is ivory and is rather plainly carved by Burmese or Thai standards, with a beast(possibly Hanoman) rather simply carved into the end of the pommel. Far more effort has gone into the unique bolster/guard which a very detailed snake coiled around it in brass. The details of the snake's scales are remarkable, especially towards the tail, with great effort made to keep the size and continuity of the scales very consistent. Attached Images