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Eccentric Ax Blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Eccentric Ax Blade by an unknown artist shows a greenish metal object with a patina. The object is shaped like a T with a long, thin blade extending from the top of the vertical part of the T to the left. The vertical part of the T is shorter and thicker. The bottom of the vertical part tapers to a point. The right end of the horizontal part of the T is square and appears to be broken. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North)
Dimensions
599 × 429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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