Group of (2) battle axes
Group of (2) battle axes, to include: Indo-Persian ceremonial axe with crescent shaped blade having pierced elephant decoration, central spike, remnants of niello decoration, on a steel haft, (one elephant with loss to trunk), 29-1/4''l overall; and iron head axe with brass shoulder, having crescent blade, spike, and hook, on an octagonal haft adorned with brass tacks, (loss to heel tip), 41-3/4''l overall. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.
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Group of (2) battle axes, to include: Indo-Persian ceremonial axe with crescent shaped blade having pierced elephant decoration, central spike, remnants of niello decoration, on a steel haft, (one elephant with loss to trunk), 29-1/4''l overall; and iron head axe with brass shoulder, having crescent blade, spike, and hook, on an octagonal haft adorned with brass tacks, (loss to heel tip), 41-3/4''l overall. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.