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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Axe by artist Griselda Black. The axe head is silver with a slight curve and a flat edge; it has visible rust spots. The handle is dark brown wood with metal inlays. A metal band encircles the bottom of the handle. A decorative metal piece is at the base of the handle. The background of the image is plain gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, iron, brass
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
244 × 624 px
Museum record:
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