Lot 2199

Gold-inlaid Persian battle axe (Tabarzin) and an arm guard, 20th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 800

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 14 hours left

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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?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.