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Collections

Axe Head with Modern Inscription7th - 13th Dynasty (2190 - 1664 BCE)

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Bronze or copper-alloy plaque with arched top and stepped base, heavily corroded with green and gray patina, with an incised Egyptian cartouche at center and three pierced holes along the base

Unknown, Axe Head with Modern Inscription, 7th - 13th Dynasty (2190 - 1664 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl W. Thomas, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Axe Head with Modern Inscription
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
7th - 13th Dynasty (2190 - 1664 BCE)
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 3 1/4 in. (8.25 cm); Width: 4 5/16 in. (10.88 cm); Depth: 3/16 in. (4 mm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Thomas
Accession Number
M.80.203.90
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art