My new Lao dha/daab Lan Xang kingdom

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Yep, beautiful handle and scabbard and a very long blade!

It's going to a good home.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Iain

It's going to a good home.

Hi Ian,

Glad you got it!

Regards,
Detlef

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Ian,

Glad you got it!

Regards,
Detlef

I have a soft spot for the long ones. I'll have to do a group picture with some other big ones as the size really is unusual, not just the length but also the spine.

[Iain]

For those curious to see it next to some other very large swords. Typical sized daab included for scale. Second image shows swords with the same hilting style.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Iain

For those curious to see it next to some other very large swords. Typical sized daab included for scale. Second image shows swords with the same hilting style.

Hi Ian,

You own some monster dha! And so much Attapeu dha at once, wow!

Regards,
Detlef

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Ian,

You own some monster dha! And so much Attapeu dha at once, wow!

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef,

Thanks for your kind comment. I have always found unusual examples interesting and that includes large swords.

The attapeu swords are far more than just a sword style tied to one city or region but I have written about that on another platform.

Unfortunately I can't keep every piece I acquire for study but here's a few others I have been fortunate enough to own. For me these are a fascinating regional style.