sword
- Museum number
- As1992,01.1.a
- Description
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Sword ("da") (with scabbard); made of metal; blade straight on one side, slightly curved on sharp side; blade etched with fighting human figures, leaves; hilt carved with dancing human figures, leaves, knob at end.
- Production date
- 1920-1934
- Dimensions
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Height: 90 centimetres
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Weight: 950 grammes
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Width: 5 centimetres
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Depth: 4 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Collection acquired by Lt Col & Mrs W Thyne (Indian Army, Burma Military Police, c.1920-1934).
From Saray Posey: "The text and inscriptions on the sword tell the story of a thief called Pauk Kyaw who came to the lady called Meh Hta and they talked. Pauk Kyaw then kills Meh Hta; (on opposite side) Pauk Kyaw is caught. A man called Maung Sai is also caught and questioned. It is thought [by the authorities] that Maung Sai killed Meh Hta."
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1992
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- As1992,01.1.a
