Axehead or hoe


Accession Number
EC53
Current Location
In storage
Object Type
Implements and utensils, Warfare, hunting and fishing equipment, Axe | Implements and utensils, Agricultural equipment, Hoe
Period
New Kingdom
Material
Metals/alloys (Copper alloy)
Number of Elements
1
Culture
Egyptian
Measurements
Length: 107mm | Width: 83mm

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Description

A New Kingdom copper alloy axehead or hoe. A label with 'F 14079/AL o 64578 in red ink is upon it. It was purchased by Wellcome at auction in 1920.

Wellcome Number
A64587
Other Identity
14079 AL/-
Auction
J. C. Stevens. Auction and Sale Rooms: 15 Jun 1920, Lot 270
Acquisition
Long-term loan, The Wellcome Trust (15 Feb 1971)
Last modified: 12 Sep 2021

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