Dha from Bassein

[Ian]

Hi Wayne,

Well said. The suspension system is intended for hanging on a wall as you noted, despite some older, high quality examples showing a similar suspension system. Those older dha were probably presentation/ceremonial items also, not designed for wearing but for show. The so-called "temple dha" of the 20th C likely served much the same function (at lower cost). Both your example and Kubur's are at the higher end of swords made in the last 50-60 years for these purposes.

The replacement of the traditional baldric with one or two metal rings is a strong clue to their decorative purposes.

[Kubur]

Well, I stay on mine, 1930-1948, until the inscriptions are translated.

I let the discussion about suspensions and baldric to Peter and Iain.

http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showth...84-Burmese-Dha

Thank you all for your opinions, all the information and the interesting discussion!

Kind regards
Kubur

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Kubur

Well, I stay on mine, 1930-1948, until the inscriptions are translated.

I let the discussion about suspensions and baldric to Peter and Iain.

http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showth...84-Burmese-Dha

Thank you all for your opinions, all the information and the interesting discussion!

Kind regards
Kubur

The inscription above the peacock simply says "Burma peacock King."

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by Iain

The inscription above the peacock simply says "Burma peacock King."

Cool, thanks Iain, and thanks to all. Trophies all around.