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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an ancient bronze axe titled "Axe" by an unknown artist. The axe head is made of bronze and has a curved blade with a flat, wide bit. The top of the axe head is rectangular with a decorative design. There is a hole at the top of the rectangular section. The axe head has a green patina with spots of red and brown. The decorative design on the axe head is made up of swirling patterns and shapes. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–11th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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