Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid Iron Tabar / Battle Axe aesthetic November 10

November 10

floral carving at the top and an acanthus leaf arcade around the bottom

1st Duke of Faial and Palmela (Portuguese

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Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid Iron Tabar / Battle Axe aesthetic November 10DETAILS This form of battle axe weapon was found in the Ottoman Empire, Persia, India, Armenia, Turkey and surrounding countries. It is known as a tabar or tabarzin (saddle hatchet). This antique, 19th century example has a single crescent shape blade with traces of silver inlay with a long pole handle. PLACE OF ORIGIN Persia Middle East WEIGHT 1 pound 5 ounces DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 27. 25 Depth 1. 25 Height 6. 25 inches