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Canaanite Bronze-Age duckbill axe head
A finely patinated Middle Bronze Age Canaanite duck-billed bronze shaft-hole axe-head curved beak-shaped blade with two pierced eyes and a raised ridge down the centre. Supplied with modern Perspex display stand.
Circa 1900-1700 BC.
Condition: Very Fine, with good stable metalwork. Light surface accretions in places.
Length 10.6 cms (4.2 ins).
Provenance: E x major S.M collection, London, 1970-2010.
"Duckbill-shaped" axes like this one were produced primarily in Syria-Palestine during the Middle Bronze Age IIA phase. They are attested throughout the eastern Mediterranean world from Anatolia in the north to the Nile Delta in the south. A similar axe head was found in a tomb in the late Twelfth Dynasty stratum at Tell el-Daba (ancient Avaris) in the delta. Instead of having a series of small binding-holes like a typical Egyptian axe, this Asiatic type has a large socket to receive the haft. Its cutting edge is much smaller than that of its Egyptian counterpart due to its narrow shape, but the force generated by swinging this axe would have been so focused that a single blow might have proven lethal, especially since armour and helmets were apparently unknown to Egyptian soldiers until the New Kingdom.
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Circa 1900-1700 BC.
Condition: Very Fine, with good stable metalwork. Light surface accretions in places.
Length 10.6 cms (4.2 ins).
Provenance: E x major S.M collection, London, 1970-2010.
"Duckbill-shaped" axes like this one were produced primarily in Syria-Palestine during the Middle Bronze Age IIA phase. They are attested throughout the eastern Mediterranean world from Anatolia in the north to the Nile Delta in the south. A similar axe head was found in a tomb in the late Twelfth Dynasty stratum at Tell el-Daba (ancient Avaris) in the delta. Instead of having a series of small binding-holes like a typical Egyptian axe, this Asiatic type has a large socket to receive the haft. Its cutting edge is much smaller than that of its Egyptian counterpart due to its narrow shape, but the force generated by swinging this axe would have been so focused that a single blow might have proven lethal, especially since armour and helmets were apparently unknown to Egyptian soldiers until the New Kingdom.
All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date Circa 1900-1700 BC.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Bronze
Item code as1213a004 / K062
Status Sold
£295.00 
$373.71 
€343.79 
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TimesAncient guarantees all items to be authentic and to comply with the description provided in relation to broad age and culture. Upon satisfactory evidence from a recognised authority, an item found not to comply with this guarantee of authenticity can be returned to TimesAncient by the Buyer for a full refund including return shipping costs.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
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