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Flat Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze-colored metal object with a long, narrow handle that widens into a curved blade. The object, titled "Flat Ax" by an unknown artist, has a dark brown patina with black streaks and spots. The curved blade is wider at the top than at the bottom. The background is light blue gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700–1400 BCE
Medium
Brass
Culture
Irish
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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