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Ceremonial Object in the Shape of an Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A green patina ceremonial object shaped like an ax. The object features a wide, flat top and a narrow neck adorned with vertical ridges and geometric designs. A wide, curved blade-like section tapers to a point at the bottom. The object appears to be made of bronze or copper. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 100 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze alloy
Culture:
Indonesia, possibly Sulawesi
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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