Rare and Unusual Lao (??) Dah Sword - 10441

This Dah sword is probably Lao (or Khmer). Looks early to mid 19 C. or earlier. Heavy blade with flared tip finely engraved with Dragons (??). Finely carved two handed hardwood handle showing four interlacing monstrous figures. Silver mounts. Blade 16 inches long 2 ½ inches wide. Total length 29 inches. Very good condition. Patinated blade (Not pitted) as well as the wood handle and the mounts.
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