Flanged ax

Bronze flanged axe, 18.5 x 6.8 x 2.2 cm, with reeded flange extending into four points and a curved blade. Syria, c.1300 BC. National Museum of Damascus.

Description

This ax has a flange for fitting it onto a handle. The exte rior of this flange is decorated with reeding that extends in four long points beyond the heel of the ax. The cutting edge of the blade is sharply curved. Such an elaborate weapon may be considered to have been a symbol associated with the exercise of power.

  • Site: UNKNOWN

  • Date: 1300 B.C

  • Material: Bronze

  • Item Dimensions: 18.5×6.8 x 2.2 cm

  • Archaeological Mission:

  • National Museum Of Damascus (2011) – DAMASCUS 6823 

  • VMS Code: Dam 071-2

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