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Axe Head Inscribed with Two Horus Falconsearly Dynastic - Old Kingdom (3000 - 2191 BCE)

Not on view
Heavily corroded bronze plaque with mottled green and brown patina, a small oval suspension hole near center, and two Chinese characters inlaid in silvery dots on the lower surface

Unknown, Axe Head Inscribed with Two Horus Falcons, early Dynastic - Old Kingdom (3000 - 2191 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl W. Thomas, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Axe Head Inscribed with Two Horus Falcons
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
early Dynastic - Old Kingdom (3000 - 2191 BCE)
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Width: 4 13/16 in. (12.18 cm); Depth: 1/4 in. (7 mm); Height: 3 11/16 in. (9.42 cm); Weight: 401.9 g
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Thomas
Accession Number
M.80.203.42
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art