Very Good and Heavy Dah Sword, Burma - 10123


Very good and long two handed Dah sword. Slightly up-curving heavy, 22 inches blade, very well forged with highly ridged spine and spatula shaped tip. Two handed 11 inches handle carved from a solid piece of elephant ivory with long silver collar. Wood scabbard bound with silver bands decorated with filigree work and yellow baldric carrying rope (later). Total length 33 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Good age patina on the ivory and silver bands. Minor edge nicks and dents on the silver bands. Very minor chips on the ivory handle.

 
 
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