Fine Antiquities, Islamic Art, Rugs, and Carpets

A RARE IRON AXE, OTTOMAN OR MAMLUK, 15TH - 16TH CENTURY

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Start price: £1,500

Estimated price: £2,000 - £4,000

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Description

An iron axe dates back to the 15th-16th century, attributed to the Ottoman or Mamluk empires. The elegantly curved crescent-shaped blade features a finely textured surface and a robust design, combining functionality with an aesthetic appeal.

Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 8th of October 2008, lot 255

Blade: L: 68cm