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16th April 2015, 04:45 AM
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Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon
Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon
MEASURES 64.5 CMS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AXE REGARDS RAJESH |
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16th April 2015, 06:00 AM
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It is a decorative axe. Such axes made in India in the late 19th century - early 20th century, as souvenirs to decorate rooms (cabinet). |
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16th April 2015, 07:04 AM
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All real axes should by definition have massive blade with a wedge. It's absense here, with a flat and thin blade, unquestionably qualifies it as as a decorative object.
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16th April 2015, 02:57 PM
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I have an Indian axe which I had had for many years until I found out it had a concealed blade in the handle.
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16th April 2015, 09:07 PM
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I would also call this axe more decorative then weapon grade ,but what is the purpose of the hidden spike if the axe is just a wall hanger? many weapon grade axe or mace have hidden spikes also.The axe shown is not much of a weapon but maybe it was?
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16th April 2015, 09:32 PM
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Hidden spike exist on both real arms & tourist items/wall hangers.
The make a talking point perhaps helped the initial sale? |
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