tourist dha ???

Gavin Nugent · 28th July 2013, 12:50 PM

My opinion considers both mentioned as post WWII touristic examples, examples likley made and sold to bring money in to temples and local communities.

Gavin

ariel · 28th July 2013, 01:46 PM

How do you define "tourist"?

IMHO, if objects are mass-produced , use cheap materials ( these Dhas use white-metal alloys and low-quality steel), standard and crudely-made decorations ( look at the hammered details on the scabbard), are new ( look at the wood), and are widely sold in souvenir shops, - then they are "tourist-grade".

The direction of profits, - temple, community center, private accounts, - is irrelevant. It is the object that is judged, not the intent of its sale.

28th July 2013, 12:50 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	My opinion considers both mentioned as post WWII touristic examples, examples likley made and sold to bring money in to temples and local communities. Gavin Last edited by SwordsAntiqueWeapons; 28th July 2013 at 12:53 PM. Reason: more detail

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28th July 2013, 01:46 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	How do you define "tourist"? IMHO, if objects are mass-produced , use cheap materials ( these Dhas use white-metal alloys and low-quality steel), standard and crudely-made decorations ( look at the hammered details on the scabbard), are new ( look at the wood), and are widely sold in souvenir shops, - then they are "tourist-grade". The direction of profits, - temple, community center, private accounts, - is irrelevant. It is the object that is judged, not the intent of its sale.