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26th August 2020, 11:00 PM | #1 |
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Hello,
this dagger is called "Dughti", they were common in both countries. I estimate the dagger was made in the second third of the 20th century. I don't know where you can get a wire but personally I wouldn't change it. Regards |
27th August 2020, 04:54 AM | #2 |
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The style, especially of the hilt, is typically Bhutanese although there is some overlap in the deco motifs. It's quite a late piece, perhaps of touristic quality.
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27th August 2020, 09:44 AM | #3 |
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Thanks all for your posts and confirmation of origin
Another country another knife Regards Ken |
27th August 2020, 01:19 PM | #4 |
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I have two similar knives. Labeled them as Tibetan, know they could be Nepal or Bhutan. I think (?) the wood handled one is possibly older. Any more info appreciated. (My photo editing software is primitive-sorry). Rich
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27th August 2020, 05:22 PM | #5 |
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I've been told many moons ago that the social group that makes these overlaps the borders and sells them to traders to/from both nations. The Bhutanese tend to like the one with dragon motifs on the scabbards, and the Tibetans prefer geometric and floral patterns, but that is not definitive.
My Bhutanese (probably) Dossum: |
27th August 2020, 10:24 PM | #6 |
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I have one, too. The blade is double edged and damascened. The material of the scabbard and the handle is probably tombac.
Is it more likely that the dagger is from Bhutan because of the dragon? |
28th August 2020, 02:04 PM | #7 |
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Probably. Double edged is a bit unusual.hairpin lamination is fairly common in the area in older blades especially. The dragon is the National symbol of Bhutan.
The Bhutanese Flag is below The king carries a much larger single edged sword version, called a patag, or patang. He carries it on his right side as a symbol of his rank. (see below) Last edited by kronckew; 28th August 2020 at 02:21 PM. |
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