Axe head
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
FindspotEgypt
Medium/TechniqueGranite
DimensionsHeight x width: 9 x 2.3 cm (3 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit LineEgyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession number98.1022
On View
Not on viewClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Hierakonpolis. 1898: Excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account, given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession date: November 1, 1898).
**Sticker on object says SW 11 B, which might be part of its provenance.**
(Accession date: November 1, 1898).
**Sticker on object says SW 11 B, which might be part of its provenance.**
750–250 B.C.
4500–3800 B.C.
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.