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Boat-Shaped Hafted Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with curved blade, tapering to a point at the end; wider at the base with a distinctive shape; two small protrusions on either side near the base; a small white label with black writing is attached to the top; visible signs of wear and aging on the surface; Boat-Shaped Hafted Ax by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North)
Dimensions
600 × 408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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