Middle East, Metalwork. Steel, the blade engraved with hunting scenes and decorated with gold damascening, the hilt in the form of a gilt animal's head, Iran, 19th century; Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170.
Object Type
Saddle axe
Materials and Techniques
Forged steel, gilt, engraved and decorated with gold damascene
