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Ancient Near East, the Levant, Canaan, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 1950 to 1539 BCE. A cast-bronze axe head with the characteristic 'duckbill' shape and openwork hafting slots behind a stocky blade. The two ovoid perforations increases this axe's aerodynamic efficiency when swung. This unique weapon has developed a thick layer of mottled brown, russet, and green patina. This axe head style came from Hazor, which is described in the Book of Joshua as the head of the Canaanite city-states, and the site of one of Joshua's most important victories in the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land. Size: 3.75" L x 1.68" W (9.5 cm x 4.3 cm); 4.65" H (11.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection, acquired 1990s; ex- Civilization Gallery collection and was aquired under the supervision of Dr Kilinsky head of SMU archeology department

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#162392

Losses to two peripheral areas as shown. Light encrustations, nicks, and abrasions. Great patina throughout.