Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 19th October 2016

Lot 193

λ A South East Asian dagger (dha)

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £600

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Description

λ A South East Asian dagger (dha), blade 6 in. with slight forward curve and 3.5 in. false back edge, central fuller and impressed flowerhead decoration, white metal collar, ivory hilt carved all over with monkeys entwined with snakes, hide covered wooden scabbard, Burma or Shan States.

Reference: Hale pp. 148-158