Canaanite Bronze Duck-Billed Axe Head

Object Description

A Canaanite bronze socketed D-shaped axe head. It features a semicircular duck-bill-shaped cutting blade and an oval-shaped cylindrical shaft hole. Two elliptical apertures flank a fortifying strut that supports the blade and extends into the raised central midrib.

Date: Circa 1900 – 1600 BC

Object Condition

Very fine condition. A beautiful green patina and earthly encrustations to the surface. Some minor chips to the edges, scratches, and surface pitting, as consistent with its age.

Object Details