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Battle Axe

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Battle axe tabar, with a crescent blade and tiger and antelope ornament richly decorated with gold inlay, and a concealed stiletto blade in the haft


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Battle Axe
  • Battle Axe
Materials and techniques
Steel decorated with gold inlay
Brief description
Battle axe tabar, with a crescent blade and tiger and antelope ornament richly decorated with gold inlay, and a concealed stiletto blade in the haft, Chota Nagpur India, C19
Physical description
Battle axe tabar, with a crescent blade and tiger and antelope ornament richly decorated with gold inlay, and a concealed stiletto blade in the haft
Collection
Accession number
IND.LOST.1031&A

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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