art-of-swords: Tabarzin (Battle Axe)Dated: late 18th...

art-of-swords:

Tabarzin (Battle Axe)

• Dated: late 18th century
  
• Culture: Iranian
  

This is a traditional Iranian battle axe, its name translating as “saddle axe.” The shape of its blade is simple, slightly rounded. Usually the length of a tabar is about 90 cm, but there are also instances of two meters.

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