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Hafted Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object, resembling an axe head, with a rounded top featuring two small protrusions on either side and a narrow bottom; surface appears weathered and worn; object is symmetrical about vertical axis; rounded top has slight indentations; object's color varies with shades of green, brown, and gray. Hafted Ax by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
517 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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