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Eccentric Ax Blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object, Eccentric Ax Blade, with a curved blade on the left and a rectangular piece on the right, connected by a short piece; both pieces have holes; blade is pointed at the end and has a greenish-gray color with darker spots; rectangular piece has two holes, one round and one oblong; background is a solid beige 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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