Name/Title
Indo-Persian Battle AxeEntry/Object ID
1993.19.0001aDescription
Indo-Persian battle axe, commonly known as a tabar, dating primarily from the 17th to the 19th century. It features a distinctive forged-metal head with a curved cutting edge and an integral top spike or pike. The tabar was widely used across Persia, India, the Ottoman Empire, and neighboring regions, serving as an effective weapon for both armored cavalry and infantry.Collection
Artifact CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Weapon, AxNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
9 inWidth
3-1/4 inDepth
1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Fair