Babylonian Bronze Age Duck Bill Axehead

2ND-MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 in. (168 grams, 10.3 cm).

Composed of an ovoid socket, tongue-shaped cheeks with raised midrib and two elliptical voids; repaired.

Provenance

From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 126978 for similar; cf. the Metropolitan Museum, New York, 41.6.9, for similar.

CONDITION

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