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Adze blade

Description

Adze blade possibly made of copper, with the sides gently tapering to a constricted neck with a short flaring head: Ancient Egyptian, possibly Middle Kingdom

Museum reference

A.1965.396

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Adze blade

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Middle Kingdom

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Associations

Adze handle, 1971.170

Exhibitions

  • Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
    Royal Scottish Museum

  • Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
    National Museum of Scotland

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