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A friend of mine asked for help in the identification of this Axe. He usually collects Japanese swords and this came with a grouping that he bought many years ago.
My guess is Chinese or some other South East Asian Country; has anyone else seen anything similar? |
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Looks like the head of a makara, a mythical water beast. Could be Tibetan, though the style makes me question this somewhat.
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"Mythica Hindu Makara in China," is the caption; I definitely think that you are spot on with the Makara identification!
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Interesting how the upper end of the haft was dug out to enhance the 'mouth' look. Any dimensions? Ceremonial Pole axe?
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Approx. 12" tall & 10" wide.I noticed that as well(unfortunately the ax is in another state). I was wondering if that might have been an extended barrel that was blown off; maybe this was a combination weapon. I have seen Chinese cannons with dragon motifs.
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Hi
Very important, I can't see from your pictures, which material is it, brass or iron? |
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