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Hatchet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a stone tool or weapon. The object is elongated and oval-shaped, with rounded edges and a flat, slightly curved top. The bottom of the object is also rounded. The surface appears rough and textured. The number "174" is stamped or carved into the lower portion. The background is light gray. The object, titled "Hatchet", by an unknown artist, resembles a primitive hatchet or axe head.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jadeite
Culture:
Switzerland
Dimensions:
343 × 624 px
Museum record:
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