Interesting DHA

Ian · 7th December 2004, 11:09 PM

Hi Jeff:

Interesting avatar you have.

This is a presentation Burmese dha from the first half of the 20th C. It resembles a type that is referrred to as "temple dha," and appears to have had no martial significance. The blades are usually not sharp, and often of low quality. This example seems to have better than average inlay along the blade. The style of inlay is a form of kaftgari, with a series of many fine linear engravings along the blade into which are beaten the designs in fine wire (copper, silver, bronze, etc.). The vine and leaf pattern seen on this blade is common on Burmese dha.

Ian.

7th December 2004, 11:09 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,398	Hi Jeff: Interesting avatar you have. This is a presentation Burmese dha from the first half of the 20th C. It resembles a type that is referrred to as "temple dha," and appears to have had no martial significance. The blades are usually not sharp, and often of low quality. This example seems to have better than average inlay along the blade. The style of inlay is a form of kaftgari, with a series of many fine linear engravings along the blade into which are beaten the designs in fine wire (copper, silver, bronze, etc.). The vine and leaf pattern seen on this blade is common on Burmese dha. Ian.