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Ian · 6th July 2007, 04:33 AM

Hi Josh:

The link between the swords of northern Burma and neighboring southern China (Yunan Province) are well established. Cultural groups that span the international borders have been in place for many centuries. It should be remembered too that the overland route from eastern India to China went through Burma (the Burma Road through northern Burma).

One can certainly find Burmese dha with Chinese inscriptions (I have a couple), as well as typical Burmese dha with strong Chinese design elements in the scabbard and hilt. Here is an example of a Burmese dha with Chinese-influenced decorations:

This sword was exhibited last year in Macau in the History of Steel Exhibition, and was featured on the front of the catalog that resulted from that effort.

Ian.

6th July 2007, 04:33 AM	#9
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,395	China-Burma links Hi Josh: The link between the swords of northern Burma and neighboring southern China (Yunan Province) are well established. Cultural groups that span the international borders have been in place for many centuries. It should be remembered too that the overland route from eastern India to China went through Burma (the Burma Road through northern Burma). One can certainly find Burmese dha with Chinese inscriptions (I have a couple), as well as typical Burmese dha with strong Chinese design elements in the scabbard and hilt. Here is an example of a Burmese dha with Chinese-influenced decorations: This sword was exhibited last year in Macau in the History of Steel Exhibition, and was featured on the front of the catalog that resulted from that effort. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 6th July 2007 at 07:57 PM.