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Asymmetric Pediform Hafted Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Asymmetric Pediform Hafted Ax by unknown artist. Greenish metal object with a hole in the center, resembling a foot. The object is shaped like a foot with the toes pointing to the left. The surface is rough and uneven. The object appears to be asymmetrical. The color is primarily green with patches of yellow and brown. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North)
Dimensions
599 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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