Hafted Fan-Shaped Ax with Design of Lattice and Circles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fan-shaped metal object with a long neck and curved blade. The neck is rectangular with rounded edges, about one-third the length of the entire piece. The neck features a vertical decorative strip with an intricate lattice pattern and circular designs. The wider blade section is fan-shaped and also decorated with lattice and circular patterns. The metal appears aged with a dark patina and visible signs of wear. A small hole is present on the left side of the neck. The background is a plain gray color. The artist and title are unknown.