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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of an axe made of dark-colored stone. The axe head is positioned vertically with the curved blade at the bottom. The surface appears rough and textured with visible ridges and imperfections. A lighter area is in the center. The background is light gray and featureless. The title is "Axe" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
North America (Alaska, Cape Prince of Wales)
Dimensions
310 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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