Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementslate 2nd–early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Axe head |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 13.11 x 3.5 in. (33.3 x 8.89 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | late 2nd–early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1970 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325256