ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

AN ISLAMIC QAJAR BATTLE AXE TABARZIN W. ENGRAVING, 19TH C.

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $500 - $600

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Qajar steel battle axe Tabarzin, Iran, mid to late 19th-century. The blade is of a characteristic crescent shape with a cutting edge and a square hammer on the opposite side of the blade. The axe head has engraved stylized floral patterns. The shaft is tapering round-section form with a spike at the tip. Iran, 19th cen.

Dimensions: L: 29 3/4 in., (75.5 cm.)

Condition: Overall condition good.