Lot 192: A RARE OTTOMAN OR MAMLUK IRON AXE, 15TH - 16TH CENTURY

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This auction ended on 5 March 2025.

Start price: £1,500

Estimated price: £2,000 - £4,000

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A rare and impressive 15th-16th century Ottoman or Mamluk iron axe. The axe head features a distinct crescent-shaped blade with meticulously drilled decorative perforations, showcasing both functionality and ornamental detail. Mounted on a sturdy wooden.

Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 8th of October 2008, lot 253

Blade; L: 49.5cm

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