AUCTIONS IMPERIAL NOVEMBER 2022 ARMS & ARMOR

AN INDIAN BATTLEAXE

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $600 - $800

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Description

A seldom encountered form from the Deccan region. The massive, well-wrought head of crescent form, with fully-modeled peacock heads at the base of the blade likely evoking Krishna, and other Indian deific associations. The surface deeply chiseled with broad leaves with in geometrical borders and a pronounced, profiled hammer peen. The wooden haft set with numerous profiled brass mounts and bands with a long butt with expanded. 18th century. Well worn overall, haft likely replaced. Overall length 78cm. Condition IV