Silver-Encased Dagger (Dha Hmyaung) with Ivory hilt from the Shan State, Burma.
19th century.
38 cm long
 
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 ivory has a wonderful varying honeyed patina.
 
The dagger retains its original cotton twisted rope used to attach the dagger to the wearer’s waist.
 
Good condition overall.
Some cracks