A War Axe dating: late 18th Century provenance: Siria, Spearhead with slightly c…

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A War Axe

dating: late 18th Century provenance: Siria, Spearhead with slightly curved axe and triangular rear fluke, facetted iron club guide linked to the grip also made of facetted iron, with a wooden shaft covered with velvet (worn) and reinforced by a nailed strap. Decorated with floral koftgari inlays on the axe, two cartouches with inscriptions.

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A War Axe

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