Pretty darn nice dha but from where?

RSWORD · 18th April 2011, 02:44 AM

Here is an interesting dha from my collection that I would love to get some opinions as to where it most likely originates. One unique feature to it is the scabbard which is completely done in pierced silver. I have never seen this feature on a dha before. The handle appears to be elephant ivory and is superbly carved. Plenty of pictures to browse so please enjoy.

RSWORD · 18th April 2011, 02:45 AM

Here are some of the scabbard.

Gavin Nugent · 18th April 2011, 03:45 AM

Rick, I suggest you edit your original post from pretty nice to superb!

This is one fine looking Dha with a lovely near straight blade!

Burma for origins in my opinion purely by design.

I'd love to see a good macro shot of one panel of silver, I really want to see the effect of looking through the panel and the background.

Very nice! Congrats!

Nathaniel · 18th April 2011, 04:05 AM

Wow, Gavin is right...Superb piece Rick! Great condition! Definitely a fine example of the wonderful silver & ivory Burmese craftsmanship. (Burmese hands down no question)

Here are some similar examples, but none quite the level of silverwork...fantastic.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6348

http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/0057.htm

http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/C0036.htm

Thanks for sharing Rick!

Battara · 18th April 2011, 04:57 AM

Yes I was wondering Burma but not sure. For sure the repousse is fantastic as well as the ivory carving!

Nathaniel · 18th April 2011, 05:04 AM

Rick, curious what is underneath the pierced silver? Can you see the wood? or velvet? or ???

RSWORD · 18th April 2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter

Rick, I suggest you edit your original post from pretty nice to superb!

This is one fine looking Dha with a lovely near straight blade!

Burma for origins in my opinion purely by design.

I'd love to see a good macro shot of one panel of silver, I really want to see the effect of looking through the panel and the background.

Very nice! Congrats!

Thanks for the feedback Gav. I'll take a good close up shot of one panel of the silver so you can see the background.

18th April 2011, 02:44 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Pretty darn nice dha but from where? Here is an interesting dha from my collection that I would love to get some opinions as to where it most likely originates. One unique feature to it is the scabbard which is completely done in pierced silver. I have never seen this feature on a dha before. The handle appears to be elephant ivory and is superbly carved. Plenty of pictures to browse so please enjoy. Attached Images

18th April 2011, 02:45 AM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Here are some of the scabbard. Attached Images

18th April 2011, 03:45 AM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Adjust... Rick, I suggest you edit your original post from pretty nice to superb! This is one fine looking Dha with a lovely near straight blade! Burma for origins in my opinion purely by design. I'd love to see a good macro shot of one panel of silver, I really want to see the effect of looking through the panel and the background. Very nice! Congrats! Last edited by freebooter; 18th April 2011 at 04:21 AM. Reason: spelling

18th April 2011, 04:05 AM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Wow, Gavin is right...Superb piece Rick! Great condition! Definitely a fine example of the wonderful silver & ivory Burmese craftsmanship. (Burmese hands down no question) Here are some similar examples, but none quite the level of silverwork...fantastic. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6348 http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/0057.htm http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/C0036.htm Thanks for sharing Rick! Last edited by Nathaniel; 18th April 2011 at 04:57 AM.

18th April 2011, 04:57 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	Yes I was wondering Burma but not sure. For sure the repousse is fantastic as well as the ivory carving!

18th April 2011, 05:04 AM	#6
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Rick, curious what is underneath the pierced silver? Can you see the wood? or velvet? or ???