Antique buthanese dagger?

werecow · 25th August 2023, 12:52 PM

Yes, I think you are correct about the country of origin; a Bhutanese "dozum". I can't comment as to the age, though; I believe they are still made to this day.

Sajen · 25th August 2023, 03:23 PM

Hello Carlos,

I am not a specialist but this is a great antique dagger, for sure 19th century, congrats!

Are the mounts from silver or iron?

Regards,
Detlef

Bob A · 25th August 2023, 03:30 PM

How does one separate Bhutan from Tibet as an originating site in this case, and in general?

Sajen · 25th August 2023, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob A

How does one separate Bhutan from Tibet as an originating site in this case, and in general?

Tibetian daggers looks different. For Bhutan daggers look for example here:
https://www.bukowskis.com/en/lots/13...e-dagger-dozum
https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antiq...ife/as1016a159
https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item...utanese-dagger

These daggers are called "dossum".

Regards,
Detlef

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25th August 2023, 12:52 PM	#1
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 553	Yes, I think you are correct about the country of origin; a Bhutanese "dozum". I can't comment as to the age, though; I believe they are still made to this day.

25th August 2023, 03:23 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello Carlos, I am not a specialist but this is a great antique dagger, for sure 19th century, congrats! Are the mounts from silver or iron? Regards, Detlef

25th August 2023, 03:30 PM	#3
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	How does one separate Bhutan from Tibet as an originating site in this case, and in general?