Lot 2199
Gold-inlaid Persian battle axe (Tabarzin) and an arm guard, 20th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Iron axe with extensively gold inlaid decor. Broad, crescent-shaped blade with fine openworked calligraphic decor. Cut hammer head. Arabic inscriptions gold inlaid on both sides at the massive range. Hollow, twist-cut round shaft with unscrewable pommel. Interior housing a stout square-section thrust blade with traces of original bluing. Accompanying vambrace, likewise with gold inlaid decor. Surfaces with traces of original bluing. Show side with two openworked inscription cartouches. One side with two hinges, opposite side with single closure. Surfaces with light surface rust. Length 86 and 30 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?