Two Persian ritual axes, 19th century.
Double axe with finely iron-cut cutting edges decorated with traces of silver damascening. Hollow iron shaft with a quadrangular thrusting tip. Second example with a strongly curved cutting edge, decorated over a large area with deep etching. On the opposing side a flat, quadrangular hammer head. Surfaces lightly pitted. Head side with a quadrangular thrusting tip. Hollow-forged shaft with florally etched decor. Length of each circa 68.5 cm.
Condition: II -
Double axe with finely iron-cut cutting edges decorated with traces of silver damascening. Hollow iron shaft with a quadrangular thrusting tip. Second example with a strongly curved cutting edge, decorated over a large area with deep etching. On the opposing side a flat, quadrangular hammer head. Surfaces lightly pitted. Head side with a quadrangular thrusting tip. Hollow-forged shaft with florally etched decor. Length of each circa 68.5 cm.
Condition: II -
