Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Axe head |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5.51 in. (14 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323778