An Old Akkadian Bronze Axe
This bronze head of an axe of unknown...



An Old Akkadian Bronze Axe


This bronze head of an axe of unknown provenience from the Old Akkadian period possibly bears the name of the weapon’s owner. The cuneiform inscription reads, “Išme-kīn”.


Old Akkadian, c. 2340-2200.


California Museum of Ancient Art, Los Angeles. Image source: CDLI.

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Published on January 17, 2014 11:48
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