Saddle Axe
19th century (made)
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Steel axe head, inlaid with silver and the square back of the blade is set with five turquoises
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Crucible forged steel, silver damascened and mounted with turquoises |
| Brief description | Middle East, Metalwork. Steel head, inlaid with silver and the square back of the blade is set with five turquoises. Iran, 19th century. Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170. |
| Physical description | Steel axe head, inlaid with silver and the square back of the blade is set with five turquoises |
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| Accession number | 711-1889 |
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| Record created | December 20, 2002 |
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