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Socketed Ax-Head (Celt)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Socketed Ax-Head (Celt) by unknown artist is an ancient bronze artifact. It is roughly axe-head shaped, wider at the top than the bottom; the top edge is nearly horizontal with slightly upturned ends. The bottom tapers inwards to form a neck with a circular hole on the left side. The surface exhibits a dark patina with lighter brown spots. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 800–500 BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Irish
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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