AUCTION 31: ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND DECORATIONS

A PERSIAN TABARZIN WITH GOLD KOFTGARI WORK, 18TH CEN.

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Start price: $1,700

Estimated price: $2,200 - $2,700

Buyer's premium:

A saddle axe (tabarzin) designed to be used in close combat was usually carried beneath a horsemen’s saddle. The blade is decorated with gold inlay, the shaft is made of wood with hand-hammered brass mounts.

Dimensions: L: 24 1/64 in., (61 cm.)

Condition: Very good.