22 - INDO-PERSAN, 19th century

INDO-PERSAN, 19th century Saddle axe, known as a "Tabarzine". Crescent-shaped iron with a line of holes along the upper edge, the cutting edge decorated with brass inlays in slight relief, depicting divinities under an arcature, surrounded by two servants, and the back decorated with two architectural volumes and a four-edged spade point. The cylindrical socket, with rectangular box decorated with inscriptions, ends in a square-section point. The brown wooden handle is punctuated with studded rosettes. Half-spherical pommel with long ring. H. 83 cm. Wear, scratches and a few bumps; oxidation.