Indo-persian Axe

[russel]

Apologies for the late reply.

I am kicking myself a little for not bidding now. I had a good feeling about it: "Bullova" leapt into my mind when I first saw it. I think I was mainly put off by:

1. Similar recently made isolated axe heads currently on offer on eBay coming out of India (as Ian noted), had I noticed the Ashoka example I may have made a different decision. Although as I think about it, this one shows far better workmanship than the Rajasthan examples and good patina.

2. The lack of similar examples in any of my references or on the Forum (that has now changed).

3. Gamble (Page 66) goes so far as to say the ALL Bullova axes have the familiar socket arrangement. Admittedly not the best of references, but there is precious little out there on axes.

I missed an opportunity with this one. But one lives and learns (and learning is such fun).

I own a couple of the more traditional Bullova axes, I will certainly keep my eye out for this form in the future.

Thanks guys,
Russel