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Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a weathered metal object; Ax by artist unknown. The object is roughly axe-head shaped; a wide, curved top tapers down to a narrower bottom. The surface of the object is curved and smooth with green, orange and gray patches, likely oxidation. The object appears to be made of copper or bronze. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–1000 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
588 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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