This nice example is much probaby from the Shan people of eastern Burma. The scabbard is of wood encased in near-pure hammered sheet silver decorated with applied silver filigree in bands and in swirled geometric motifs.
The single-edged, curved steel blade fits snugly into the scabbard.
The handle comprises a short segment of silver decorated with further silver filigree bands.
The scabbard retains its original cotton twisted rope fastened with a knot used to attach the dagger to the wearer’s waist.
The silver scabbard and hilt mounts are nice quality, in good condition with a lovely subtle patina to the silver. The blade is in good condition with staining and some scratches. The grip shows a rich honey coloured patina with small non-displaced cracking, both commensurate with its age.
46 cm long including scabbard
Scabbard is 30 cm long by 4,5 cm wide
The grip has a circumf. of nearly 10 cm
The knife has not been cleaned, buffed or otherwise modified