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Hafted Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina copper or bronze hafted axe head with a curved blade and narrow neck. The axe head is roughly symmetrical, with a wavy edge. The neck is short and narrow, with a slight curve where it meets the blade. The surface is rough and pitted. The background is a plain off-white color. The image is likely a product or museum exhibit photograph. The artist and title of the object is "Hafted Ax".

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
599 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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