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Ceremonial Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceremonial Ax by Maori. A black and white marbled stone tool. The head of the tool is rectangular with a semi-circular bottom. The sides have four serrated protrusions. The left side is smooth, shaped like a nose and mouth. A hole is drilled near the top.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–11th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
462 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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