Middle East, Metalwork. Watered steel axe head, decorated with floral and calligraphic ornament in gold and silver damascene, on a painted wood haft, Iran, 19th century; Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170.
Object Type
Axe
Materials and Techniques
Crucible forged steel, chiseled and decorated with gold and silver damascene
