This short and heavy battle axe is of Indian origin, with the 3 ¾ X 4 inches blade richly decorated with gold koftgari work and inscriptions all around. The blade is fixed to a haft made of four sectors of dark Rhino horn with clear fibrous structure, riveted to the reinforcement central steel strip with steel rosettes and also decorated with gold koftgari work. Gold rings are mounted above the connection lines between the horn sectors to conceal it. Total length 19 inches. Very good condition. The gold rings are later to the haft. A very fine and rare piece.