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23rd July 2014, 05:47 PM
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Another Persian axe?
Hello,
I would like to have some information's about this axe. Is it a Persian or Indian axe? For battle, military parades, Muharram processions or dervishes? 18th or 19th? This axe looks very similar to the one in the British Museum... Thanks! Regards, Kubur |
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23rd July 2014, 11:03 PM
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Yes, Persian, and ceremonial...just a different style. I think I see "faux", or etched, wootz in the steel haft. Could we get a close-up?
Very nice piece. I believe this style was also immitated by the Sudanese. Last edited by CharlesS; 24th July 2014 at 01:36 PM. |
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24th July 2014, 06:06 AM
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Yup - Qajar 19th century and etched.
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24th July 2014, 06:13 PM
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Thanks both
And the Sudanese used these axes as battle axes against the British??? So it could be a battle axe??? Thank you for your lights Regards |
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28th July 2014, 12:39 AM
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another example
Qajar axe looks early 19th century, photo I posted late 19th century.I too would say ceremonial use but the axe pictured has concelled spike not sure if it was added later in time.
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28th July 2014, 04:16 AM
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That isn't etched, looks chiseled and pretty well too
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