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Axe (Bullova)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an axe titled "Axe (Bullova)" by the artist. The axe has a long, thin handle made of wood, reddish brown in color with darker spots, and a little lighter near the top. The axe head is white with darker spots and a curved shape resembling a crescent moon; the curve faces right. Two metal brackets connect the axe head to the handle; each bracket has a circular component. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood (bamboo), steel
Culture
Indian, Chota Nagpur
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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