An Interesting Old Dha Dagger

CharlesS · 14th April 2011, 09:54 PM

I recently picked up this little dha dagger. It's 12.5in. overall, with a 9in. blade of typical form.

The carved ivory elephant pommel struck me as somewhat unique....not the typical human forms and fine pierced or non-pierced foliage. Note the dark horn bolster and brass ferrule. The blade bears a familar sunburst typical to some dha blades.

Does anyone recognise the symbol on the elephant's back...very curious.

14th April 2011, 09:54 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	An Interesting Old Dha Dagger I recently picked up this little dha dagger. It's 12.5in. overall, with a 9in. blade of typical form. The carved ivory elephant pommel struck me as somewhat unique....not the typical human forms and fine pierced or non-pierced foliage. Note the dark horn bolster and brass ferrule. The blade bears a familar sunburst typical to some dha blades. Does anyone recognise the symbol on the elephant's back...very curious. Attached Images