Silver daab

[Ian]

Iain,

Thanks for posting this sword. Most interesting decoration and silver work.

[Battara]

Amazing pieces!!!

[Jim McDougall]

Iain,
This is such fascinating and important detail on these VERY esoteric topics!!
While outside my general areas of study, what you have shared here is so important, and not only helps me appreciate the history and character of these arms, but to look deeper into understanding the nuances of them.

This kind of material opens new doors to the typical look at these weapons as 'oh, thats a dha!'.....Im amazed at the depth here.
This is so valuable, and I thank you so much for taking the time to share these details. My greatest discouragement many years ago in trying to learn on the arms of these region, was the complete dearth of information on them.
Its a new age!

All best regards
Jim

PS always great to see you posting again! yay!

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Iain,
This is such fascinating and important detail on these VERY esoteric topics!!
While outside my general areas of study, what you have shared here is so important, and not only helps me appreciate the history and character of these arms, but to look deeper into understanding the nuances of them.

This kind of material opens new doors to the typical look at these weapons as 'oh, thats a dha!'.....Im amazed at the depth here.
This is so valuable, and I thank you so much for taking the time to share these details. My greatest discouragement many years ago in trying to learn on the arms of these region, was the complete dearth of information on them.
Its a new age!

All best regards
Jim

PS always great to see you posting again! yay!

Thanks Jim, I try to keep my posting these days just the rare and unusual pieces I come across. But I know that this level of detail might be a bit esoteric for those not deeply interested in the region.

Still, I think with pieces like this the combination of history, culture and artistic merit are well worth sharing.