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Flanged Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark green and brown metal object with a pointed end and a curved end. The object is long and thin, with a flat, wide end on the right side that curves downward. The left side tapers to a point. The object has a textured surface with various patterns etched into it. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is light gray. The object is titled "Flanged Ax" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1500–1400 BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Irish
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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