Hattian · Early Bronze Age III · ca. 2300–2000 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 2300–2000 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Axe |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.25 x 4 in. (5.72 x 10.16 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2300–2000 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hattian |
| Period | Early Bronze Age III |
| Date Range | 2300 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Central Anatolia |
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ca. 2300–2000 B.C.Axe head
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324453