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Hoe-Shaped Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hoe-Shaped Ax by Unknown. The object has a bronze color with green patina. The axe head resembles a hoe with a semi-circular blade and a short neck. The neck is narrower than the blade. The bottom of the neck is curved and appears to be slightly rounded. The background is off-white. The object casts a small shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
546 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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