Dha hmyaung for comment

Sajen · 21st January 2018, 03:56 PM

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.

CharlesS · 21st January 2018, 04:02 PM

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!

Sajen · 21st January 2018, 04:07 PM

Thank you Charles!

And yes, I like them also.

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 22nd January 2018, 06:17 PM

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

Battara · 22nd January 2018, 10:08 PM

Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.

ariel · 23rd January 2018, 01:04 AM

Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings.

Sajen · 23rd January 2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

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.

Thank you Ian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

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?

Yes, I agree with you complete.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Would you please list the dimensions of this one?

Length complete is 9 1/2"
Blade alone 5 1/4"
inside scabbard it is 10 1/4"
thickness at the handle is 1/16"

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 23rd January 2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.

Hello Jose,

no, this are not priest knives so far I know, priest knives always has talismanic scripts on the blade and/or handle.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 23rd January 2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings.

Thank you Ariel!

Nathaniel · 1st February 2018, 02:27 AM

Nice Tai Yai (Shan) knife. This type is popular as Ian mentions throughout the Golden Triangle. It's not a monk/priests knife, but more of a decorative personal knife. Even if you don't see engraved yantra on the knife, almost all knives are bless and may have tailsman on them, in them/ are themselves a tailsman for protection. The ivory carving is a fairly common seen motif of a demon holding two Naga's.

Sajen · 3rd February 2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Nice Tai Yai (Shan) knife. This type is popular as Ian mentions throughout the Golden Triangle. It's not a monk/priests knife, but more of a decorative personal knife. Even if you don't see engraved yantra on the knife, almost all knives are bless and may have tailsman on them, in them/ are themselves a tailsman for protection. The ivory carving is a fairly common seen motif of a demon holding two Naga's.

Thank you Nathaniel for the educated comment! Do you able to recognize the two critters on the sides of the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

Nathaniel · 18th February 2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Thank you Nathaniel for the educated comment! Do you able to recognize the two critters on the sides of the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

Hello Detlef,

Happy to contribute ☺️. Sorry I didn’t see your comment until now. I am nonsure 100% sure but I would say these appear to be some sort of leapard/ spotted jungle cat due to the spots and tail. 🐆

Sajen · 18th February 2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

I am nonsure 100% sure but I would say these appear to be some sort of leapard/ spotted jungle cat due to the spots and tail. 🐆

Thank you again Nathaniel!

Nathaniel · 18th February 2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Thank you again Nathaniel!

🙏🏼 No problem ☺️

Battara · 18th February 2018, 09:32 PM

Well in any case............I love it.............I want one.............

Sajen · 19th February 2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Well in any case............I love it.............I want one.............

Hello Jose,
Keep your eyes open, I am sure you will get one by time!

Regards,
Detlef

21st January 2018, 03:56 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Dha hmyaung for comment 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. Attached Images

23rd January 2018, 01:04 AM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings. Last edited by ariel; 23rd January 2018 at 04:44 AM.

21st January 2018, 04:02 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	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!

21st January 2018, 04:07 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Thank you Charles! And yes, I like them also. Regards, Detlef

22nd January 2018, 06:17 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,194	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

22nd January 2018, 10:08 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.

1st February 2018, 02:27 AM	#10
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Nice Tai Yai (Shan) knife. This type is popular as Ian mentions throughout the Golden Triangle. It's not a monk/priests knife, but more of a decorative personal knife. Even if you don't see engraved yantra on the knife, almost all knives are bless and may have tailsman on them, in them/ are themselves a tailsman for protection. The ivory carving is a fairly common seen motif of a demon holding two Naga's.

18th February 2018, 09:32 PM	#15
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	Well in any case............I love it.............I want one.............