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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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