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Unknown — A Coral-Set Ottoman Axe, Turkey, 18th Century
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A Coral-Set Ottoman Axe, Turkey, 18th Century

This Ottoman coral-set axe from 18th-century Turkey represents the intersection of decorative arts and functional weaponry in Islamic craftsmanship. The work exemplifies the luxurious materials and intricate craftsmanship characteristic of Ottoman imperial culture.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 26

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Unknown, A Coral-Set Ottoman Axe, Turkey, 18th Century

This Ottoman coral-set axe from 18th-century Turkey represents the intersection of decorative arts and functional weaponry in Islamic craftsmanship. The work exemplifies the luxurious materials and intricate craftsmanship characteristic of Ottoman imperial culture.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Ottoman, Traditional, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Coral, Cultural Artifact, Turkish, Ornamental, 18th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art