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Ancient Art
Axe or adze blade
ca. 3100–2250/2200 B.C.
Copper
2 3/8 × 6 1/8 in. (6 × 15.5 cm)
1 15/16 in. (5 cm) Min. Width: See Notes
1 15/16 in. (5 cm) Min. Width: See Notes
The Whiting Palestinian Collection
1912.1010
Culture:
Near Eastern, Palestinian
Period:
Early Bronze Age
Classification:
Arms and Armor
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