Help requested on Islamic? inscriptions on a heavy axe

[DavidFriedman]

Thanks. So the bird of prey motif shown on these axes, is distinct to just Persia?

Originally Posted by Kubur

Sorry David I missed your post.

You are correct, many Persian and Caucasian weapons are in Turkish collections.
See post 22
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...0&postcount=22

Post 18 shows real Turkish axes
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...3&postcount=18

Post 17 close ups show decorations, calligraphy and the bird of prey are designs from Indo Persian repertoire, nothing Ottoman there.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...2&postcount=17



Just for processions and parades I guess...

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by DavidFriedman

Thanks. So the bird of prey motif shown on these axes, is distinct to just Persia?

Correct the bird with a prey or the leopard with a prey /gazelle are common on axes and Iranian daggers, or indo persian arms. Look at mine here.

[Lee]

Another of these mystery axes, courtesy of TVV's Askeri Museum tour thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...7&postcount=32. The labeling attributes it as "Ceremonial Battle-Axe, 19th Century."