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Hafted Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a bronze-colored, metallic item with a wide, rounded top and a narrower bottom. The top is semi-circular in shape, and the bottom has a cylindrical shape with a hollow interior. There are vertical lines etched into the lower portion. The object appears to be made of a weathered metal with a greenish tint. The object is titled "Hafted Ax" and is likely created by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
539 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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