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27th April 2021, 06:57 AM | #1 | |
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It's a classic. Iranians and Indians are doing the same, everything in their country has to be from their country. I don't know if it is a mistake or just nationalism. The axe posted is attributed to the Ottomans based on the Royal Ontario mistake. This axe is Persian, probably for religious or theatrical representations. IMO |
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2nd May 2021, 06:25 AM | #2 | |
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Persian, possibly presented to, or kept in the Ottoman collection?
I see lots of light dervish and Shiite type (I’m assuming) axes. This one is like a sledgehammer, between 4-5 lbs. Seems heavy for a wandering dervish or theater. I wonder if it could have been used like a mace to crush armor. If it was used in a religious event, what would it have been used for I wonder. Quote:
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2nd May 2021, 07:27 AM | #3 | |
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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... |
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4th May 2021, 05:37 AM | #4 | |
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Thanks. So the bird of prey motif shown on these axes, is distinct to just Persia?
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5th May 2021, 11:24 PM | #5 |
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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.
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