Dha with Ivory Handle & Repousse Scabbard

[Nathaniel]

Mark, I guess I didn't realize the carving beneath the ivory lattice...when the dha arrived it was all filled with dust underneath, so after your comment I took the vacuum cleaner and sucked out the excess dust...to find some nice carvings of the bodies of the figures you see on the outside surface...very impressive carving!

[CharlesS]

I have a dagger with almost identical carving...head at the top of the hilt...AND an almost identical break. Such delicate carving, must not have stood up too well to the wear and tear at that point.

Come to think of it, the top of the hilt likely took a lot hits, from light taps to real thuds....stop and think about all the dents you've seen on silver pommel hilts on dhas. Must have been a noteworthy pressure point.

[Nathaniel]

Charles,

I'd love to see some pictures of your dagger when you have time!