Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleAxe blade
MediumBronze
DimensionsL. 5-1/2 in. (14 cm) x W. 3-7/8 in. (9.7 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Rosen, 1991
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 750 BC

Provenance

RegionTranscaucasia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327453