An Ottoman gold-damscened steel axe-head signed by Feyzi Turkey, early 19th Century, possibly dated AH 1234/ AD 1818-19 of typical form, decorated in gold inlay to both sides with a band of inscription to the border, an inscription-filled cartouche to one side, an inscription-filled six-pointed star to the other, the edges with foliate decoration, a further band of inscription to the butt, possibly later wood haft 13.5 cm. long Footnotes: Inscriptions: maker's name 'Feyzi' and the date in the form of an abjad chronogram, possibly fath wa nusrat or AH 1234 (AD 1818-19); 'There is no youth but 'Ali, no sword but Dhu'l-Faqar'; 'What God wills'; The bismala, Qur'an suras XLVIII verses 1-2 (in part), LXI verse 13 (in part); 'By God'. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com