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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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