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Implements (Celt)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an ancient bronze tool called a Celt. The Celt has a trapezoidal shape with rounded edges. The Celt appears to be made of weathered bronze with a green patina and visible signs of wear and tear on its surface. The Celt's surface displays patches of brown and grey. The Celt is presented on a light blue-grey background. The image title is "Implements (Celt)" and no artist is mentioned.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 5,000–2,000 BCE
Medium:
Stone (serpentine), pigment
Culture:
European, Italian peninsula
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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