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Shaft-Hole Axe Head with Joined Butt Spikes

Shaft-Hole Axe Head with Joined Butt Spikes

Iranian

Dagger with Jade Hilt

Dagger with Jade Hilt

Indian

A curved, black blade with an ivory handle. The blade has gold curved decoration and the handle has carved details of Arabic script and the figure of a standing man.

Dagger with Sheath

Signed by Muhammad Hadi

Hatchet or Axe With Perforations for Shaft

Hatchet or Axe With Perforations for Shaft

Islamic

Dagger with curved blade

Dagger with curved blade

Indian

Ceremonial Finial With Leather Sheath

Ceremonial Finial With Leather Sheath

Sword

Sword

Indian

Katar (Punch-Dagger)

Katar (Punch-Dagger)

Indian

Sword Blade

Sword Blade

Roman

Dagger

Dagger

Malaysian

Dagger

Dagger

Persian

Unfinished Dagger Handle

Unfinished Dagger Handle

Indian

A narrow crystal object that is curled inward on the right side while the left end flares outward. Both ends have a flower decoration.

Dagger Hilt

Indian

Facsimile of Sword (German, 16th century)

Facsimile of Sword (German, 16th century)

Unidentified Maker

Sword

Sword

Unidentified Maker

A long and narrow sharp metal point with a simple, thin black handle. The object is standing straight up.

Spearhead

Persian

Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger

Reproduction of a Mycenaean Dagger, 1850 - 1924; 1885 - 1939

Emile Gilliéron or son

A narrow metal blade that is a detailed floral pattern engraved throughout. The handle is short and stout with little details.

Dagger Blade, Etched with Arabesques and Arabic

Persian

A grey-brown metal pole with a top that is made of five visible panels that have detailed cut edges.

Flanged Mace

Indian

A slightly curved blade with a jade handle that has been carved into a flower at the base of the blade and the end. The blade is dark grey and the handle is off-white and grey.

Dagger with Jade Hilt in the Form of an Iris

Mughal

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