Silver inlay on ebay sword

Tim Simmons · 21st October 2005, 08:40 PM

I would say it is certainly from Burma. It looks rather nice . This is silver wire work from one of my dha, as Mark says uniquely Burmese. I have seen this kind of straight bladed sword before some with ivory handles and obviously made for wealthy Burmese. I would like to suggest that this may not have been made for a European. Tim

Battara · 22nd October 2005, 05:21 AM

I agree with the others in that it is Burmese. However I would not call it inlay, but overlay since it sits on top of the steel, more like really thick silver koftgari, which is typical of the region.

21st October 2005, 08:40 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,935	I would say it is certainly from Burma. It looks rather nice . This is silver wire work from one of my dha, as Mark says uniquely Burmese. I have seen this kind of straight bladed sword before some with ivory handles and obviously made for wealthy Burmese. I would like to suggest that this may not have been made for a European. Tim Attached Images

22nd October 2005, 05:21 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	I agree with the others in that it is Burmese. However I would not call it inlay, but overlay since it sits on top of the steel, more like really thick silver koftgari, which is typical of the region.