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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The axe has a curved, silver metal blade with a worn, weathered appearance and small spots of discoloration. The blade is attached to a handle made of brown wood or leather, wrapped with decorative metal bands. The handle features an intricately designed metal collar at the top. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The axe is titled "Axe" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, iron, brass
Culture
Indian, Chota Nagpur
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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