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Canaanite bronze "Eye Glasses" battle axe.
Middle Bronze Age I: 2200-2000 BC
Width: 11.4 cm. (4 1/2 in.)
Perfect condition. Extremely fine smooth patina. Mounted.

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The battle axe of "Eye Glasses" type with rounded blade, fenestrated with two oblong openings, with cylindrical socket and ridges around the openings.
An outstanding fine example of this rare axe type.


Cf. Miron, E., 1992, Cat. No. 231, p. 53, Plate 15



Miron, E., 1992
Miron, E., Axes and Adzes from Canaan, Institute of Archeology, Tel-Aviv University, Franz Steiner Verlag , Stuttgart, 1992

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