Lot 284: An Indian Iron and Bone Ceremonial Axe Head,...
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An Indian Iron and Bone Ceremonial Axe Head, 19th Century or Later.
An iron axe head featuring a broad, fan-shaped form with two downward-curving side openings and engraved foliate motifs across the surface. The edges display a finely serrated contour, adding visual depth to the engraved decoration. The lower section transitions into a rectangular iron block with linear detailing, fitted with a ribbed bone handle terminating in a rounded knop.
L: Approximately 14.5cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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