Title
Sumerian Copper alloy axe, with gold binding 2600 BC.
Caption
Sumerian Copper alloy axe, with gold binding 2600 BC. The handle has been restored, the original handle was coated in a red pigment. Axe carried by soldiers seen on the Standard of Ur, Iraq
Date
2600 BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A07_228
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,5Mb) / 10,4in x 22,5in / 3112 x 6739 (300dpi)