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Hafted Flask-Shaped Ax with Face

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hafted Flask-Shaped Ax with Face by Unknown. The object is a greenish metal artifact with a wide, flared top and a curved bottom. It has a long, narrow middle section that tapers outward to form the curved bottom. The artifact is roughly symmetrical. The surface is weathered and has a rough texture. There are decorative carvings around the top and middle of the artifact. The carvings near the top consist of a row of triangular shapes. The carvings around the middle of the artifact form a face with two eyes, a nose and a mouth. The background is a textured, off-white wall. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
421 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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