Arms & ArmorShafted Weaponsdated A.H. 1241/A.D. 1825–26Artwork Details
| Title | Dervish Ax |
| Medium | Steel, silver, copper, wood |
| Dimensions | L. 52 in. (132 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 2 oz. (1420 g); axehead: 15 3/8 x 8 3/4 in. (39 x 22.1 cm) |
| Classification | Shafted Weapons |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | dated A.H. 1241/A.D. 1825–26 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1904 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Turkish |
| Date Range | 1825 – 1826 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 25577