A RARE IRON AXE, OTTOMAN OR MAMLUK, 15TH - 16TH CENTURY An iron axe dates back to the 15th-16th century, attributed to the Ottoman or Mamluk empires. The elegantly curved crescent-shaped blade features a finely textured surface and a robust design, combining functionality with an aesthetic appeal. Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 8th of October 2008, lot 255 Blade: L: 68cm