A Burmese silver-mounted ceremonial dha,circa 1900 Slightly curved(somewhat stained)single-edged blade with decorative silver figure and script inlays on both sides. Silver grip with a ball-shaped pommel,embossed with extremely lavish floral decoration in relief. The multi-piece silver scabbard shows embossed relief figures within floral decoration on both sides. Length cm. Unusual,beautifully worked,dha,historic,historical,1900s,20th century,19th century,Indonesian archipelago,Indonesia,Far East,Asia,Asian,ethnology,ethnicity,ethnic,t,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Size: 1050px × 5269px
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License: Licensed
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