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Antique Dha Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Antique Dha Sword
Unadorned Dha with 21.5" curved, fullered blade, two piece rosewood scabbard with brass fittings, red tassel on rosewood hilt. Blade is good overall with some scattered areas of pitting. The origins of the Dha are murky, but many experts believe it was originally crafted in China. “Dha” refers to a variety of swords in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. While shapes and lengths may vary, Dha swords are characterized by their long and slightly curved blades, lack of guards, and long hilts. Has an old tag attached stating "circa 1880,s"