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A Qajar gold-damascened steel axe head Persia, 19th/ 20th Century

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A Qajar gold-damascened steel axe head Persia, 19th/ 20th Century

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A Qajar gold-damascened steel axe head
Persia, 19th/ 20th Century
of typical form, engraved and decorated in gold overlay to either side with animals in combat surrounded by borders of foliate scrollwork, and cartouches containing foliate sprays, the poll with a seated dervish within an eight-pointed star, further foliate scrollwork to top and bottom edges
approx. 14.3 cm. long
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A Qajar gold-damascened steel axe head Persia, 19th/ 20th Century

Name: A Qajar gold-damascened steel axe head Persia, 19th/ 20th Century
SKU: 177308637
Price: 1500 GBP
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