Battle Axe, D24.2284
Physical Description
Tabar'. Crescent-shaped blade, cutting edge steel, bronze blade engraved in asymmetrical floral patter. Hammer-head and shoulder bronze and symmetrically engraved with floral pattern. Shaft hollow, black iron embossed with silver (bidri work). Contains small dagger with reduced blade attached to threaded ball-shaped bronze pommel topped by knob.
Provenance
Locality:
Sindh
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 550 x 135 x 32mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Axe): 495 x 135 x 32mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Dagger): 250 x 32 x 32mm
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