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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Axehead
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Egyptian Art

Axehead

Possible OriginEgypt, Africa
CultureEgyptian
PeriodMiddle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 - Late Period, Dynasty 26
Date1939-525 BCE
MediumCopper or bronze
Credit LineCollected by William A. Shelton, funded by John A. Manget
Dimensions1/16 x 4 5/16 x 5 3/8 in. (0.2 x 11 x 13.6 cm)
Object numberX.0002.012
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, May 11, 1993 - Spring 1998
ProvenanceCollected for Emory University Museum by William Shelton (1875-1959).
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
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