King Ahmose I Ceremonial Axe
The Ceremonial axe of king Ahmose I, the founder of the 18th Dynasty. Decorated with scenes, the king appears in the form of a sphinx, vulture over lily as symbol of Upper Egypt, cobra over papyrus as symbol of Lower Egypt, finally scene “Heh” the god of eternity holds the plant signifying millions of years. This axe was executed to commemorate the liberation of Egypt from the Hyksos. Made from copper, gold, electrum, wood and semi-precious stones.
New Kingdom, early 18th Dynasty, reign of Ahmose I, ca. 1550-1524 BC. Now in the Luxor Museum.
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