Bidspirit auction | A QAJAR CALLIGRAPHIC STEEL AXE

A QAJAR CALLIGRAPHIC STEEL AXE HEAD (TABAR), 19TH-20TH CENTURY. - A hand-forged steel axe head, known as a tabar or tabarzin, of Persian origin. The piece features a characteristic fan-shaped blade transitioning into an integrated rectangular socket with a short, curved fluke or spike. Both faces of the blade are densely decorated with deeply engraved motifs, dominated by a large central circular medallion containing multiple lines of Arabic calligraphy in a dense script style. These medallions are set against a ground of intricate scrolling foliate and floral arabesque patterns, enclosed within a geometric border. Similar foliate decoration continues across the socket and fluke. The rectangular butt end, or pole, features a further panel of incised Arabic calligraphy within an engraved border. H: Approximately 14.5cm