Description

Middle Bronze Age Duckbill Axe

During the time of the patriarchs, bronze was the metal of choice. Metal workers had discovered that by mixing tin with copper, they achieved a stronger metal than plain copper. Bronze was a versatile metal. Metalworkers could use it to create weapons, hardware, jewelry, and tools, such as this duckbill axe.

The duckbill axe, named for its resemblance to the bill of a duck, was a practical tool best suited for cutting trees. It was a popular tool in the land of Canaan. A famous tomb painting in Egypt portrays a caravan of asiatics entering Egypt. It dates to the time of Joseph and is reminiscent of his brothers coming to Egypt to purchase grain during the famine. One of the men in the painting carries a duckbill axe.

“And the sons of Israel went to buy grain among those who journeyed, for the famine was in the land of Canaan. Now Joseph was governor over the land; and it was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the earth…so Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.” (Genesis 42:5–8).

Details:

This axe is finely crafted of bronze, and it is in excellent condition. It features a rounded hole through the wide end to hold the axe handle, which would have been made of wood. The axe has twin holes in the surface of the axe, making it lighter and easier to use. The blade edge is rounded.

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Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.

Shipped direct from Jerusalem.

Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.