Ax Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object depicted here is titled "Ax Head" by an unknown artist. The ax head is positioned horizontally. The curved blade of the ax head is gray with darker gray and black spots. The blade has a semi-circular shape with a straight edge on the bottom and a pointed top. The blade is widest near the top. The bottom of the blade curves inward to meet the top of the handle. The handle is dark brown with gold-colored decorative designs. The decorative designs are etched into the surface of the handle. The designs on the handle feature swirling patterns. The background behind the ax head is light gray. The ax head has no visible handle extending from it.