Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleAx
MediumCopper alloy, Wood, leather (modern)
DimensionsL. of axe: 54.5 cm (21 7/16 in); L. of axe blade: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1635–1458 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1916
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18
PeriodSecond Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Date Range1635 BC – 1458 BC

Provenance

RegionUpper Egypt, Thebes
CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18 era