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Swallowtail Hafted Ax with Chevron Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object, resembling an axe head, with a wide, curved blade and a narrow, V-shaped top. The object has a rough, weathered appearance with visible spots and discoloration. The blade is wider at the bottom than at the top. The object is symmetrical about the vertical axis. The background is a plain beige color. Swallowtail Hafted Ax with Chevron Design by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
488 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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