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Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark greenish-brown metal object with a rough texture. The object is shaped like a curved rectangle with two pointed ends. The object, titled "Ax" by an unknown artist, has a slightly curved shape. The object is lying on a flat, light gray surface. The background is a plain, light gray color. The object casts a small shadow to the right. The object appears to be made of a rough, weathered metal. The edges of the object are slightly rough and uneven. The surface of the object has a speckled appearance. The object is positioned horizontally in the center of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
600 × 529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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