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Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an ax by artist unknown. The ax head is made of a weathered green metal with a darker green patina on the top. The head is a dull green color on the curved upper section and a lighter green on the bottom half. The head is a semi-circle on top with two protrusions on either end. The bottom narrows to form a handle. There are a series of vertical indentations on sides of the head. The background is a plain gray color. The lighting causes a shadow to fall on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–500 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
574 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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