Thai or Burman Dha?

45Auto · 10th February 2011, 11:37 PM

I presume the handle is ivory but it could also be bone. I don't know how to tell the differance.

From reviewing prior posts on this forum, I think this might be Thai or maybe a Burman dha. This is the first such dagger I have had, and any information about it, pro and con, would be greatly appreciated.

CharlesS · 10th February 2011, 11:56 PM

Lovely example, and I vote Burmese.

Nathaniel · 11th February 2011, 12:17 AM

Yup, I'd say Burman as well.

Nice intact piece.

Battara · 11th February 2011, 01:06 AM

I agree, especially with the picture silver koftgari on the blade.

Gavin Nugent · 11th February 2011, 06:48 AM

Nice piece, congrats, very nice to see good inlay on a small blade, great hilt too.

Burmese on all fronts to me, the blade, the inlay, the sheath timber, the sheath binding, the silver collar and the hilt (although regionally the hilts can cross to a degree)

Gav

45Auto · 11th February 2011, 03:14 PM

Thank you for the information. The more I learn about these things the more I like owning them.

I looked up the term "koftgari," and I must agree that the blade has been masterfuly inlayed with silver.

Any ideas as to the approximate age?

chregu · 11th February 2011, 06:01 PM

wonderful part! congratulations

Nathaniel · 12th February 2011, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45Auto

Thank you for the information. The more I learn about these things the more I like owning them.

I looked up the term "koftgari," and I must agree that the blade has been masterfuly inlayed with silver.

Any ideas as to the approximate age?

I don't know if you came across this link of info, but here is one that you might find of interest:
http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/Decor...me1Source1.htm

Nathaniel · 12th February 2011, 12:13 AM

45Auto: I was looking at the Koftgari decoration in the pictures you provided...I see the silver, but the lighting in one photo looked like some is also copper??? This is of course not uncommon as you see probably most commonly silver, but also copper and gold are also found.

Battara · 12th February 2011, 12:19 AM

On these pieces you will often find copper koftgari as well. Actually it is not inlay where you engrave room for the hammering of the softer material but more of an overlay on top of a textured surface. Thus - koftgari.

BTW - would this be considered a priest knife?

45Auto · 13th February 2011, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

45Auto: I was looking at the Koftgari decoration in the pictures you provided...I see the silver, but the lighting in one photo looked like some is also copper??? This is of course not uncommon as you see probably most commonly silver, but also copper and gold are also found.

I looked at it closely and I don't see any copper. The slightly copper looking color appears to be tarnish.

Thank you for the information. The link is extremely interesting.

BTW, about priests knifes. Do I have one?

Thanks again,
Greg

PUFF · 20th February 2011, 04:40 AM

It is a Burman ceremonial or dressing knife.

10th February 2011, 11:37 PM	#1
45Auto Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	Thai or Burman Dha? I presume the handle is ivory but it could also be bone. I don't know how to tell the differance. From reviewing prior posts on this forum, I think this might be Thai or maybe a Burman dha. This is the first such dagger I have had, and any information about it, pro and con, would be greatly appreciated.

11th February 2011, 06:48 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice piece Nice piece, congrats, very nice to see good inlay on a small blade, great hilt too. Burmese on all fronts to me, the blade, the inlay, the sheath timber, the sheath binding, the silver collar and the hilt (although regionally the hilts can cross to a degree) Gav

10th February 2011, 11:56 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Lovely example, and I vote Burmese.

11th February 2011, 12:17 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Yup, I'd say Burman as well. Nice intact piece.

11th February 2011, 01:06 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I agree, especially with the picture silver koftgari on the blade.

11th February 2011, 03:14 PM	#6
45Auto Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	Thank you for the information. The more I learn about these things the more I like owning them. I looked up the term "koftgari," and I must agree that the blade has been masterfuly inlayed with silver. Any ideas as to the approximate age?

11th February 2011, 06:01 PM	#7
chregu Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: switzerland Posts: 298	wonderful part! congratulations

12th February 2011, 12:13 AM	#9
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	45Auto: I was looking at the Koftgari decoration in the pictures you provided...I see the silver, but the lighting in one photo looked like some is also copper??? This is of course not uncommon as you see probably most commonly silver, but also copper and gold are also found.

12th February 2011, 12:19 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	On these pieces you will often find copper koftgari as well. Actually it is not inlay where you engrave room for the hammering of the softer material but more of an overlay on top of a textured surface. Thus - koftgari. BTW - would this be considered a priest knife?

20th February 2011, 04:40 AM	#12
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	It is a Burman ceremonial or dressing knife.