AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

AN ANTIQUE INDO-PERSIAN SILVER INLAID BLADE AXE TABAR

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $750

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

An Indo-Persian steel hand-forged ceremonial axe or tabar with a faceted pint and a crescent-shaped blade mounted to the shaft holding a brass elephant figure on the rear of a square head. A hilt ends in a ball terminal. The blade features inlaid silver decorations. 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 22 7/16 in., (57 cm.)

Condition: Very good, silver inlay has partially faded.