Fine silver overlaid dha made in Mindan village, south of Mandalay, gained fame in the 19th century.

With inscriptions on blade, unusual grooves, and brass inlaid copper mounts.

Of a type likely produced by the Shan people and traded widely in the region.

Of the silver overlaid type made in Mindan, with an unusual story on the blade.

With silver overlay on iron even continued on its hilt.

Fine Mindan dha with a scene from the Ramayana on its blade.