Lot 228:
A RARE INDIAN BATTLEAXE
Sold for: $550
Description
Mughal work, designed for a horseman. The long brass haft terminating in a turned knob, the poll of drum form with turned peen and top spike. With well-wrought crescent-shaped steel blade inlaid in gold on each side, on the left, BISMILLAH AL RAHMAN AL RAHIM! (God, the Merciful, the Compassionate!) and on the right, INDEED, WE HAVE GIVEN YOU A CLEAR CONQUEST! (Sura of Victory, 1.) 19th century. Minor wear, head brown overall. Overall length 63.2cm. Condition III
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