Description:Middle East, Metalwork. Double-headed crescent shaped axe head forged onto a four sided conical knob, decorated with gold and silver damascene, mounted on a modern oak haft with an iron grip. Iran, 18th century. Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170.
Object Type:Axe
Materials and Techniques:Forged steel, decorated with gold and silver damascene
