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Canaanite Bronze / Lead Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
Canaanite Bronze / Lead Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
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Description
Ancient Near East, Canaan, Middle Bronze Age II, 1900 to 1550 BCE. This is a long, thin ceremonial axe head made of cast bronze and dipped in lead, giving it a very interesting white patina. This style is similar to those known from Tel Megiddo, an important archaeological site from the ancient Near East. Size: 4.6" L x 0.85" W (11.7 cm x 2.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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Condition
Beautiful shape, white patina with some green patina showing through.
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Canaanite Bronze / Lead Axe Head, ex-Piscopo

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