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Originally Posted by Ian
Colin:
Of the examples shown in the links from Gavin, I think this dao is closest to your sword. Note the low grip on the hilt, which would correspond to the "sub-hilt" on your example, that offsets the (substantial) weight of the blade. David R. originally posted this pic and said it came from Tibet.
Ian.
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Specifically the image noted as being from Tibet is of one of the Monpa People from Arunachal Pradesh.
Gavin