Tabarzin axe. Flared iron engraved with Arabic inscriptions on both sides, foliate scrolls and birds, with remnant gold decoration. Chased ring with birds and hammerback with zoomorphic head. Iron shaft topped by a quadrangular spade. Length: 77.5 cm - Width: 14.5 cm India or Iran, 19th century. We would like to thank Camille Cellier, CEA expert, for her help in describing this weapon.