Bronze age battle axe

Central Asia, Inner Mongolia
XII-XI century B.C.

Cast in one piece forming a curve. Long blade, thickening at top and bottom as prominent transverse ridges, terminated by shaft-hole. The opposite side is square in cross section, gradually coming to the point. Both sides of this part are engraved with typical highly stylized deer antlers ornament.
Length 9.9″ (25.2 cm).