Dha (Burmese: ဓား; also spelled dah [1]) is the Burmese word for "knife" and "sword" similar term to daab or darb (Thai: ดาบ) in Thai language for a single edge sword. The term dha is conventionally used to refer to a wide variety of knives and swords used by many people across Southeast Asia , especially present-day Myanmar ( Burma ...

2013年11月13日 · Across South East and South Asia the traditional weapons often bear close affinities to the tools of the region. An example of this is the dha, the single edged sword most typically associated with Burma (modern Myanmar). These are still used to this day by peoples such as the Shan essentially as a combination of machete and weapon.

Title: 2 Swords (Dha) with scabbard. Date: 19th–20th century. Culture: Burmese. Medium: Brass, steel, silver, wood.

Dha (Burmese: ဓား; also spelled dah [1]) is the Burmese word for "knife" and "sword" similar term to daab or darb (Thai: ดาบ) in Thai language for a single edge sword. The term dha is conventionally used to refer to a wide variety of knives and swords used by many people across Southeast Asia , especially present-day Myanmar ( Burma ...

Burmese dha, sword, 1885 (c) Pointed leaf-shaped blade, with fuller on either side. Ferrule and pommel-cap of brass with knurled bands. Grip covered with ray skin. During the three Burma conflicts, Burmese forces were armed with a mixture of …

Culture: Burmese. Medium: Wood, brass. Dimensions: L. 31 3/8 in. (79.7 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 5.9 oz. (620.9 g) Classification: Swords. Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935. Object Number: 36.25.1354

Culture: Burmese. Medium: Steel, ivory, silver, wood, textile. Dimensions: H. with scabbard 27 in. (68.6 cm); H. without scabbard 24 in. (61 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Wt. 12.7 oz. (360 g); Wt. of scabbard 9.2 oz. (260.8 g) Classification: Swords. Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935. Accession Number: 36.25.1435a, b

Dha (also spelled dah or dhaw) is the Burmese word for "knife." The term dha is conventionally used refer to a wide variety of knives and swords used by many people across Indochina, especially present-day Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Yunnan, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam as well as the Assam region west of Burma where such swords were traded to, or ...

2024年3月4日 · The Thai dha might be adorned with gold and precious stones, reflecting the nation's rich artistic heritage, while a Burmese dha could be more understated, emphasizing practicality and durability. These differences highlight the incredible diversity within Southeast Asian cultures, and how a single weapon can embody such a wide range of ...

A magnificent Burmese dha-lwe with spectacular overlaid blade. It has a slightly concave panel in the center that is cross-hatched and blackened. It has overlays of typical Burmese vegetal motifs alternated with animals, actual and mythical.