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Swallowtail Hafted Ax with Diamond Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Swallowtail Hafted Ax with Diamond Pattern by unknown artist. Dark grey-green metal object resembling an axe head. The object is wider at the bottom with a semi-circular blade. The top tapers to a narrower, elongated section, resembling a handle. The top section has two small notches on either side. The object features an etched diamond pattern on the top section. The diamond pattern consists of multiple diamond shapes in a repeating sequence. The object is mounted on a textured off-white wall. The object casts a faint shadow to the right. The object appears to be made of stone or metal. The object has a weathered appearance with darker patches.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran)
Dimensions
468 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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