Lot 2283
An Indian horseman’s axe, India, 19th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Strongly curved cutting edge with deeply cut floral decor on both sides on a punched ground. The ends tapering into inward-drawn, stylised bird heads. Mutually strongly downward-drawn square tip. Iron surfaces slightly pitted. Wooden shaft with minimal traces of textile covering, iron-clad at each end, with a reinforcing band of iron riveted on the right side in between. Length 64.5 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?