Help requested on Islamic? inscriptions on a heavy axe

[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."