A SOUTH INDIAN AXE (PHARASA), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABALY TRAVANCORE, KERALA

A SOUTH INDIAN AXE (PHARASA), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABALY TRAVANCORE, KERALA with curved axe-head engraved on each face with a central lotus flower, moulded terminal spike and rear pean, faceted haft with raised writhen mouldings, moulded mushroom-shaped threaded basal moulding incorporating a long concealed stiletto, and retaining some early silver finish throughout, 55.7 cm overall Roy Elvis Catalogue Number E13.