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Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green and gray metal object with a rough texture, resembling an axe head. The top of the object is rounded and wide, with two curved protrusions on either side. The bottom of the object tapers to a narrower width. A small blue circle with the number 57 in white text is centered on the bottom. Red text is printed below that. The object is on a gray background. It is titled "Ax" by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–500 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
549 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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