A very Old, probably 18 C. Dah sword, with a 19 inches, curved single edge heavy blade. The handle is bound with heavily lacquered fibers in a decorated pattern and mounted with steel collar, central ring and pommel. Total length ( in scabbard) 32 inches. Very good condition to age. Nicely pattinated blade and steel mounts, with minor spots of pitted areas. Later made plain wood and black painted scabbard.