Interesting Yunnan daarb/ Dha

Lew · 20th February 2009, 04:35 AM

Nathaniel

I love this sword very different in my eyes. The tip reminds a little of the parang I just picked up.

Lew

asomotif · 20th February 2009, 06:51 AM

MURUT influences

Very nice sword by the way. lovely old patinated fittings.

Ferguson · 20th February 2009, 06:13 PM

That is an absolutely stunning sword.

Steve

DhaDha · 20th February 2009, 08:54 PM

Nice one. Love the curved handle. I have one with curved hilt as well. Always wondered if it was to assist in two-handed use or for trapping opponent's arms in battle.

kahnjar1 · 21st February 2009, 01:39 AM

Hi Nathaniel,
In my humble opinion, I do not think that this is a Yunnan Dha. Style suggests more Burmese/Shan States to me. MARK---What do you think?
I have posted a couple of pics of definate Yunnan Dha which I have in my collection. Each has a guard and one has a Chinese makers mark.

Now to the blade................how does the length compare with the scabbard length? If the blade is noticably shorter, then it would suggest that it has been broken and refinished. Nice piece though, even if it does turn out to be a new "finish" to the blade tip.

Nathaniel · 21st February 2009, 06:20 AM

kahnjar1,

kahnjar1, Nice Yunnan pieces. Thanks for sharing

You might be right...the person who sent me the pictures called it a Yunnan dha..so that is just what I labeled it :P

I would lean more towards Kachin versus Shan...but in Yunnan province the Kachin are called Jingpo...it's difficult to distinguish because there are several hill tribes that live on across borders and they traded with each other..

For example, I have some modern dha from the Shan state, but the blade style makes you think more Kachin...but actually the Chinese characters name a village in Yunnan....

It would be interesting to hear what others like Mark, Ian, Andrew, have to add...I'm new at this and have allot to learn.

Oh, and I wish I could give you the stats on the blade, etc, but unfortunately this one is not owned by myself or the guy who sent me the photos.

kahnjar1 · 21st February 2009, 06:43 AM

Hi Nathaniel,
I was also thinking Kachin, as the hilt style is found on their Dha also, but hopefully one of the "Learned Three" will chime in on this.
Regards Stuart

20th February 2009, 04:35 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Nathaniel I love this sword very different in my eyes. The tip reminds a little of the parang I just picked up. Lew Attached Images

21st February 2009, 01:39 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Nathaniel, In my humble opinion, I do not think that this is a Yunnan Dha. Style suggests more Burmese/Shan States to me. MARK---What do you think? I have posted a couple of pics of definate Yunnan Dha which I have in my collection. Each has a guard and one has a Chinese makers mark. Now to the blade................how does the length compare with the scabbard length? If the blade is noticably shorter, then it would suggest that it has been broken and refinished. Nice piece though, even if it does turn out to be a new "finish" to the blade tip. Attached Images

20th February 2009, 06:51 AM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	MURUT influences Very nice sword by the way. lovely old patinated fittings.

20th February 2009, 06:13 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	That is an absolutely stunning sword. Steve

20th February 2009, 08:54 PM	#4
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 176	Nice one. Love the curved handle. I have one with curved hilt as well. Always wondered if it was to assist in two-handed use or for trapping opponent's arms in battle.

21st February 2009, 06:20 AM	#6
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	kahnjar1, kahnjar1, Nice Yunnan pieces. Thanks for sharing You might be right...the person who sent me the pictures called it a Yunnan dha..so that is just what I labeled it :P I would lean more towards Kachin versus Shan...but in Yunnan province the Kachin are called Jingpo...it's difficult to distinguish because there are several hill tribes that live on across borders and they traded with each other.. For example, I have some modern dha from the Shan state, but the blade style makes you think more Kachin...but actually the Chinese characters name a village in Yunnan.... It would be interesting to hear what others like Mark, Ian, Andrew, have to add...I'm new at this and have allot to learn. Oh, and I wish I could give you the stats on the blade, etc, but unfortunately this one is not owned by myself or the guy who sent me the photos.

21st February 2009, 06:43 AM	#7
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Nathaniel, I was also thinking Kachin, as the hilt style is found on their Dha also, but hopefully one of the "Learned Three" will chime in on this. Regards Stuart