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This battle axe was found inside the coffin of a man named Baki, whose formal name was Bak-Amun. He was buried in the family tomb of Noferkhawt, who was probably his father or his father-in-law. The handle has been partially restored with modern wood. The rawhide lashing is modern, based on ancient examples.
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Title: Battle Ax of Baki
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early
Reign: reign of Thutmose I–early sole Thutmose III
Date: ca. 1504–1447 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber, Burial of Baki (III), in coffin, mummy's right, MMA excavations, 1935–36
Medium: Bronze or copper alloy, wood (with modern restoration), modern rawhide
Dimensions:
L. as restored 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in); w. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in)
L. of blade 13.6 cm (5 3/8 in); w. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in); th. 1 cm (3/8 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1935
Object Number: 35.3.56
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