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Crescent-Shaped Ax Head (Chandrasa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze-colored metal object, crescent-shaped, resembling an axe head. Long, curved blade tapering to a point at the top, with a flared, triangular base. Patina visible on the surface, with green and brown discoloration. Object appears to be symmetrical about the vertical axis. Two curved protrusions at the bottom form a wide, U-shaped notch.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
585 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette