Lot 241:
AN EXTREMELY RARE THAI DHA SWORD
Description
The horn grip carved in the form of bird, possibly Garuda, the eagle god, with brass eyes and ferrule. The broad, robust blade with single-edge and slightly upturned tip. In its wooden scabbard carved with the wings of a bird with brass mounts and copper bindings. 19th century or earlier. Minor wear. Overall length 70.6cm./ 27 ¾ inches. For the single comparable example in our experience, see G. Stone, A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor (1934: Portland. Southworth.) p. 207, fig. 257-7. Condition III
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