Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 240:
Massive 18th-19th C. Mogul Indian ZAGHNAL Battle Ax. Well wrought of strong steel, possibly damascus, with its powerful armor piercing and crashing double edged blade with pronounced central reinforcement ridge. Showing well preserved silver Koftgari decorations to the lower blade and a strong base, mounted on its hollow steel haft with traces of silver inlays. Lower blade mounted with unusual and seldom encountered steel panel having two brass lions. Powerful and deadly percussion weapon used by Mughal warriors for centuries. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 24 1/4" Blade length : 10 1/4"
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