{"product_id":"late-bronze-age-canaanite-bronze-socketed-axe-head-warrior-s-weapon-1200-bc","title":"Late Bronze Age Canaanite Bronze Socketed Axe Head | Warrior’s Weapon 1200 BC","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eThis authentic Late Bronze Age bronze axe head dates to approximately 1200 BC and represents the type of weapon used by warriors of the ancient Levant. Axes like this were commonly employed in warfare, where they served as powerful close-range weapons in hand-to-hand combat. Depending on their size and weight, similar axes could also be mounted on longer shafts and used in battle as striking weapons against shields, armor, or opposing soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eThis example features a socketed construction, allowing a wooden handle to be inserted directly into the head. The reinforced socket and raised ridges helped secure the haft firmly in place during combat or heavy use. The broad cutting edge provided a strong and effective blade capable of delivering powerful blows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eWeapons of this type were widely used throughout the ancient Levant and Canaanite territories during a period when bronze metallurgy had reached a high level of sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 cm (4.13 in)\u003cbr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm (2.56 in)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Levant ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51100245066006,"sku":null,"price":1849.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0585\/3718\/files\/1_Bronze_Age_Canaanite_Axe_Head_for_Sale_Ancient_Bronze_Weapon_1200_BC.png?v=1774481815","url":"https:\/\/ancientlevant.com\/products\/late-bronze-age-canaanite-bronze-socketed-axe-head-warrior-s-weapon-1200-bc","provider":"Ancient Levant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}