Extremely Fine Burmese Dah Sword

Highly decorated Burmese two handed Dah Sword. Slightly up-curving heavy blade entirely inlaid with silver figures of humans, animals and hunting scenes on dense vegetation background. In addition, a story told in Burmese inscriptions is inlaid on both faces of the blade. The long two hands handle is bound with silver bands on both sides and a central copper band also finely inlaid with silver hunting scenes. Original scabbard covered with copper bands separated with black lacquered bands inlaid with copper wire.

Blade 25 inches (64 cm). Total length 34 1/2 inches (87 cm). Handle length 9 inches (23 cm). This length of the handle allows a firm two handed grip. Very good condition.

A very fine early 20 C. sword of quality