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Collections

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
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