A Burmese dha with silver and gold inlay,18th/ 19th century Single-edged blade,slightly wider at the point,with fine silver and gold inlay on both sides. Silver-mounted grip wound with twisted silver and copper wire(ball finial replaced with wood). Two-piece wooden scabbard fastened with silver bands. Silver chape and locket sitting. Silver darkened. Wooden scabbard is cracked on one side of the chape. Blade with high quality decoration in fine condition. Length 90 cm,historic,historical,19th century,18th century,Indonesian archipelago,Indonesia,Far ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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