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Hafted Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina on a metal object, likely copper or bronze, with a bulbous bottom, narrow top, and an overall shape resembling an axe head without a handle; uneven surface with darker and lighter green patches; visible against a beige background. Hafted Ax by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran)
Dimensions
472 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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