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This is the rating and price for Early Egyptian Bronze Battle Axe, 1917



Description : Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, probably 12th Dynasty (XII Dynasty), ca. 1991 to 1802 BCE. An impressively large, cast bronze battle axe, of a form identified by Flinders Petrie as from the 12th Dynasty. The upper edge of the blade has a slight lip, but otherwise the weapon is flat and broad, with a rectangular blade sharpened on one side and a long, slightly curved tang. During this time period, Egypt was expansive, fighting in numerous campaigns in Nubia and the Levant. Size: 5.5 W x 15 H (14 cm x 38.1 cm), 17.25 H (43.8 cm) on included custom stand. c.f., Petrie, W. M. Flinders, Tools and weapons illustrated by the Egyptian collection in University College, London, 1917. Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #132990
Price: 2 303.25 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 3000 USD-4500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 2A
Title : Early Egyptian Bronze Battle Axe, Period : 1917
Size : 5.5 W x 15 H (14 cm x 38.1 cm), 17.25 H (43.8 cm) on included custom stand
Condition report : Mottled, dark patina on surface. Nicely intact.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities - Egypt, Greece, Rome, Near East
Sale date : 26 Apr 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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