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Socketed Ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Socketed Ax by unknown artist shows a bronze-colored metal object with a curved top and a handle. The object is symmetrical with the handle extending from the bottom center of the curved top. The curved top has a rounded edge with slight indentations on either side. The handle is rectangular with a slightly rounded bottom. The metal has a dark brown patina with green and blue undertones, indicating age and wear. The object is set against a plain off-white background.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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