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Ax of the Palstave Type

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and brown patina copper alloy axehead with a flared blade and a rectangular socket. The socket is set at right angles to the blade and has a slight central rib on the exterior. The blade is curved with a rounded cutting edge. The patina is rough and uneven. The axehead is viewed from above.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400–1200 BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Irish
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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