Egyptian Artca. 6900–3900 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ax head |
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | H: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); w: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 6900–3900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Neolithic Period |
| Date Range | 6900 BC – 3900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Desert; Kharga Oasis |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 552156